Ready for snow and sleet? The National Weather Service says the first strong winter storm could be headed into Washtenaw County tonight.

The weather service issued a winter storm advisory today, warning a storm complete with snow, sleet, rain and wind will be moving through the area tonight into Wednesday morning.

Expect snow to move into the Ann Arbor area from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

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The advisory says light snow will begin during the evening, then increase in intensity overnight. Warmer air will turn the snow into sleet and then rain by Wednesday morning.

Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected. Heavier amounts of 6 to 9 inches are predicted across Bay and Midland counties.

The winter weather advisory will be in effect until 4 a.m. Wednesday.

Officials say drivers should be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibility from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.