The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a winter weather advisory for snow, which is in effect from 8 tonight until 10 a.m. Friday.

Snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are possible.

A mix of rain and snow in the higher elevations and rain in the valleys will overspread the I-80 corridor this evening. Precipitation will transition to snow from north to south before midnight. The snow will become moderate to heavy at times overnight tonight and early Friday morning before gradually tapering off through late morning.

Roads will become snow covered and slippery. Poor visibility in heavier snow could also impact driving. Conditions will result in hazardous travel for the Friday morning commute.

The latest forecast:

Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 52. West wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and midnight, then snow after midnight. Low around 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday: Snow likely before noon, then a chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers or flurries before 7pm, then a slight chance of flurries between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind around 14 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.