Winter weather round 2: What to know about timing, road conditions

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued and includes the entire region in effect Thursday night through Friday morning.

>>LATEST FORECAST: Winter Weather Advisory issued ahead of accumulating snow tonight

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Here’s what you need to know ahead of the winter weather:

TIMING: 

Thursday early evening through Friday morning

>> Difference between Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Watch & Winter Storm Warning

PRECIPITATION TYPE: 

First a mix of freezing rain and snow Thursday night. Precipitation transitions to all snow showers by the evening hours and continues into Friday morning.

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ACCUMULATION:

1-2 inches possible. The two-inch totals more likely in the northern and eastern Miami Valley.

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EXPECTED ROAD CONDITIONS: 

Thursday night: Wet roads and becoming snow-covered

Friday morning: Snow-covered and slick

>> Different types of winter precipitation

Drivers should plan for extra time when traveling on the roads this evening and Friday morning.