The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning starting Thursday Afternoon through Friday. Snow and ice and frigid temperatures are predicted.

Update 7:00pm Thursday

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to one quarter of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is will be a complex mix of winter precipitation with potentially significant impacts. The best chance for up to two inches of snowfall is across the Hood Canal.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.

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WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of up to three inches and ice accumulations of up to a quarter of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is will be a complex mix of winter precipitation with potentially significant impacts.