Storm Watch in Effect With More Snow Coming

A winter storm is expected to hit the area Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing ice, sleet, freezing rain and more than five inches of snow, forecasts say. 

Snowfall will likely begin around sunrise Tuesday with light snow and sleet continuing through the day. The heaviest precipitation of snow, sleet and freezing rain will hit the region Wednesday, according to a Winter Storm Watch from the National Weather Service.  The storm watch will be in effect from Tuesday morning to Wednesday night. 

Driving could become dangerous with a half an inch of ice possible on area roads, the weather service said. Ice buildup could also knock down tree limbs and power lines. 

The full forecast for the days ahead:

Tuesday: Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent. 

Tuesday Night: Periods of light freezing rain...light snow and light sleet. Additional light snow accumulation. Near steady temperature in the mid 20s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent. 

Wednesday: Snow...sleet and freezing rain in the morning...then sleet with freezing rain likely with rain in the afternoon. Additional light snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent. 

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Light snow...light freezing rain and light sleet likely in the evening...then a chance of light snow after midnight. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Lows around 20. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. 

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Cold with highs in the mid 20s.