Wet, sticky snow that can damage trees and bring down power lines is on the way, according to the National Weather Service.
This morning's winter storm watch has been upgraded to a warning.
The weather service says the storm will start with light snow Thursday morning and pick up strength as the day goes on and by Thursday night, snowfall will be heavy, perhaps up to two inches an hour.
The storm will taper off Friday, but not before the storm dumps as much as 12 inches of snow in some parts of the region.
Winds will increase late Thursday, up to 25 mph with gusts of 35 mph.
"The wet nature of the snow should limit drifting somewhat," the weather service says.
It's best not to travel, but drivers should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable, the weather service said.
