News alert: Snow expected. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Localized amounts up to 5 inches are possible. Snow may mix with or transition to all rain at times early this evening.

That’s the announcement this afternoon from the National Weather Service as it issued  a wintery weather advisory in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 21.

The advisory is for northwestern Ohio, southwestern Michigan and northern Indiana.

Here is the specific description:

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

Localized amounts up to 5 inches are possible. Snow may mix with or transition to all rain at times early this evening.

WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio.

WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Wednesday.

IMPACTS...Roads are likely to become slippery overnight as temperatures fall below freezing. These hazardous conditions will likely impact the Wednesday morning commute. P

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling tonight.