The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for east central Ohio, including Tuscarawas County.
The agency is predicting two to five inches of snow will fall overnight in the region, with a slippery commute expected the morning of Dec. 2. The advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. Dec. 2.
“Plan on slippery road conditions,” the National Weather Service said. “The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.”
The heaviest show is expected between 4 and 8 a.m., according to a post on the Pittsburgh office’s Facebook page. “Widespread snow should rapidly end late morning, with lingering showers diminishing through the afternoon.”
The high temperature Dec. 1 is expected to be 36 degrees, with an overnight low around 27.
National Weather Service forecast for Tuscarawas County
Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 35. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 1am, then a chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.forecast for Tuscarawas County
This article originally appeared on The Repository: National Weather Service issues winter advisory for east central Ohio
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