The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory in effect from 1 p.m. to 4 a.m. Saturday.

Northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected.

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

The strongest winds will occur across the higher and more exposed elevations.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Here is the latest forecast:

Today: A chance of rain showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then a slight chance of snow showers after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow showers after 1 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 1 p.m., then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.