Steady light snow is expected to begin falling tonight and Thursday morning, briefly taper Thursday night and return aggressively on Friday. Up to 13 inches of new snow are predicted for the valleys, in the mountains, two to three feet of fresh snow is likely.
Travel is expected to be extremely difficult, especially during the Friday evening commute, with slick roads and limited visibility. Snow this heavy is also likely to down trees, both in roadways and into power lines, and residents should prepare for power outages.