A Freezing Rain Adivisory is in effect for most of the metro area, and a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for northen parts of the viewing area.  The bottom line, expect some form of winter weather later this afternoon.

TODAY: Storm system from the Plains is still developing.  The atmosphere is adding moisture from the upper-levels down to the lower levels.  This will take some time to develop, so while radar may indicate snow, most won’t reach the ground this morning becasue the lower levels are bone-dry.  Expect sleet – freezing rain to begin by mid-afternoon, then as low-level air warms up, should change to rain by late evening.

ICE ACCUMULATION? There is a chance that the sleet and freezing rain will accumulate.  Most places will have totals around .1″, but there could be some spots up to .25″ ice accumulation.

TONIGHT: By midnight, all of the viewing area should see rain, and ground temperatures should get above freezing.

CHRISTMAS EVE: Temperatures will continue to climb into the low to mid 40’s in the morning, then after a cold front passes, temperatures will slowly fall, and we could see a few flurries late in the day.

CHRISTMAS DAY: Cooler air will move in, but it should be a quiet day.  Highs should hit the mid to upper 30’s.