Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 p.m. until 8 a.m. Tuesday

(UNDATED) – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 4 p.m. this afternoon to 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Local police departments are asking residents to drive with caution during this first snow accumulation.

Forecasters are saying a total of 1 to 3 inches is possible in portions of Central, South Central, Southeast, Southwest, and West Central Indiana.

Roads could become slippery and hazardous. The weather could impact this evening’s commute.

Rapidly falling temperatures this evening and overnight may lead to flash freezing conditions with roads remaining icy through Tuesday morning.

Police officers are asking motorists to slow down and drive with caution.