A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the central portions of the state. In the north it begins at 6pm Sunday evening and is in effect until 6pm on Tuesday evening. In the south, the watch begins at 6am Monday morning and is in effect until 6pm Tuesday evening.

This will be a prolonged snow event, with the possibility of snowfall amounts in the range of 4-8 inches possible, with isolated heavier totals possible. Other watches and advisories are likely to be issued later tonight and tomorrow morning as this storm moves in from the north and northwest.