The winter storm watch is in effect from 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 to 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Estimated snow accumulation is between 12 and 18 inches, as of Wednesday morning, with more snowfall at higher elevations.

Thursday is expected to start out partly sunny in the morning, then become mostly cloudy with highs in the mid-30s. There is a near 100% chance of moderate snow accumulation on Thursday night with lows in the upper 20s.

On Friday, the forecast calls for additional heavy snow accumulation with highs in the lower 30s. The chance of snow is near 100%. There is expected to be additional moderate snow accumulation Friday night with lows in the upper 20s.

On Saturday, the forecast calls for a 70% chance of snow showers and highs in the lower 30s. Saturday night through Sunday night, there is a 50% chance of snow showers with lows in the lower 20s.