SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories for our entire listening area.

In the Jefferson County area and south, between 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet are expected from 2 p.m. tonight until 9 p.m.

The majority of the accumulation is expected on grassy and elevated surfaces. However, a brief 1 to 2 hour period of rates near 1 inch per hour may cause some slushy accumulations on roads.

It will also be rather breezy with northerly winds gusting 20 to 30 mph. Any lingering moisture on roads may lead to some slick spots as temperatures fall below freezing this evening.

In the portion of our listening area north of Jefferson County, between 1 and 3 inches of snow and sleet accumulations are expected before 6 p.m. tonight.

Drivers should plan on slippery road conditions that could impact the Friday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Illinois, the latest road conditions can be obtained at gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions can be obtained at traveler.modot.org/map or by calling 1-888-275-6636.