Full Notification

* WHAT...Rain will change to snow Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts possible, are expected across the north, with generally less than 1 inch amounts across the south.

* WHERE...1 to 2 inch accumulations are expected mainly north of the Ohio river. Locally higher amounts upwards to 3 inches may occur along and north of a Perryville, Missouri, to Mount Vernon, Illinois line. Generally less than 1 inch amounts are expected south of the Ohio river.

* WHEN...Rain will change to Snow Saturday afternoon for most places north of the Ohio river. South of the Ohio river, rain will change to snow toward the end of the day Saturday, into Saturday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This potent weather system will bring an Arctic blast of air with a myriad of impacts. Strong and gusty winds will impact travel and also bring in cold air with single digit to lower teens wind chills. Plunging sub freezing temperatures will create flash freeze and black ice potential for any residual ground or roadway moisture. In addition, winds may produce reduced visibility where blowing snow is moderate to heavy.

* AFFECTED AREAS: PERRY ... CHRISTIAN ... WARRICK ... JEFFERSON ... STODDARD ... MCCRACKEN ... GIBSON ... WAYNE ... PULASKI ... HICKMAN ... TODD ... UNION ... CALLOWAY ... GALLATIN ... SALINE ... SCOTT ... BUTLER ... MASSAC ... VANDERBURGH ... HOPKINS ... POSEY ... BALLARD ... MARSHALL ... POPE ... FULTON ... CALDWELL ... CAPE GIRARDEAU ... WHITE ... NEW MADRID ... WABASH ... MUHLENBERG ... MISSISSIPPI ... DAVIESS ... JOHNSON ... WILLIAMSON ... WEBSTER ... CARTER ... TRIGG ... PIKE ... LIVINGSTON ... EDWARDS ... MCLEAN ... BOLLINGER ... SPENCER ... HAMILTON ... HARDIN ... GRAVES ... ALEXANDER ... HENDERSON ... UNION ... LYON ... RIPLEY ... JACKSON ... FRANKLIN ... WAYNE ... CARLISLE ... CRITTENDEN ... PERRY

Instructions:

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. A winter weather advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas.