Sleet and Rain Could Slicken Tuesday Morning Commute

A Winter Weather Advisory and a Hazardous Weather Outlook are in effect for the Guilford area until 10 AM Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The Advisory warns Tuesday's commute could be a slippery one:

"THE COMBINATION OF A LIGHT ACCUMULATION OF ICE ON TOP OF A LIGHT ACCUMULATION OF SNOW WILL MAKE TRAVEL DIFFICULT... ESPECIALLY DURING THE TUESDAY MORNING RUSH HOUR.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...SLEET...OR FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING."

Snow accumulations are predicted to be between one and three inches, and wind gusts could get up to 35 mph. Visibility may also be low according to predictions. Here's a look at Guilford's forecast: 

• Monday night: Snow before 3am, then rain, snow, and sleet. Low around 33. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
• Tuesday: Rain and sleet, becoming all rain after noon. High near 44. Northeast wind 9 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
• Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.