A winter storm watch is in effect from late tonight through Friday afternoon.

Heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible.

Snow overspreads the area early Thursday morning and continues through the day and also Thursday night at varying intensity. The heaviest snow is expected Thursday morning through early Thursday afternoon. Some sleet may mix in Thursday evening, mainly closer to the I-95 corridor. Light wintry precipitation will likely continue into the daytime hours on Friday.

The latest forecast:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight: A chance of snow, mainly after 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday: Snow, mainly after 7 a.m. High near 27. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 23. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday: Snow likely before 1 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Night: A slight chance of snow before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Monday: Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.