WEATHER ALERT: Snow Could Make a Mess of Wednesday's Commute

"Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities," the National Weather Service said.

Posted Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 10:01 pm ET

A snowstorm Wednesday could make a mess of the roads and cause “significant” problems for commuters, the National Weather Service says.

Snow will begin around 2 p.m., the NWS said. Accumulation of up to 3 inches is possible.

“The period of highest impacts will likely include the evening rush hour,” the NWS said. “Motorists are urged to exercise caution.”

“The winter of 2015 is about to get into full swing,” philly.com’s John Bolaris said.

Highs Wednesday won’t reach above the low 30s, the NWS said, with winds of up to 7 mph. Lows overnight Wednesday will be in the mid-20s.

A Hazardous Weather Outlook and Winter Weather Advisory are in place for the region.

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