DANVILLE, Va. – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather advisory for Danville and the surrounding area starting at 9:00 Wednesday night and extending through Thursday morning.

Meteorologist Phil Hysell said a winter storm system tracking across the Southeast will begin as rain and then change over to snow. For Danville, the rain will begin around 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Late in the evening, the rain will mix with snow and then change over to snow before midnight.

Hysell said an accumulation of wet snow is expected, but the computer models vary on the amounts. The most likely scenario for Danville is a total accumulation of a half-inch to one inch of snow. However, a shift in the track of the storm could bring three to four inches of snow.

Another concern is the high winds that will accompany the storm system. The combination of snow, high winds and low temperatures could lead to slippery streets during the Thursday morning commute to work.

The overnight low will be 31 degrees, with a high of 40 degrees on Thursday.

Danville Public Works crews are monitoring the situation. Plows and salt and sand trucks are ready to go as needed. Crews will report to duty overnight.