A winter storm is set to make its way through the area today and tomorrow. According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning begins at 3 p.m. today and continues until 6 p.m. Saturday evening.

The forecast indicates snow will likely begin this afternoon across most of south central Iowa, and roads may become slick for the late afternoon and early evening commute. Snow will taper off briefly overnight and return Saturday, with 4-7 inches of snow expected over both rounds of precipitation, and some two-day totals will be higher depending on the track of the storm. Travel will difficult across the region as snow will be heavy at times. Area law enforcement reminds all drivers to slow down, use extra distance to stop, and pay attention to the road at all times to avoid collisions.

The snow comes after a near-recording breaking day in Marion County, as the high temperature reached 61 in both Pella and Knoxville, just one degree shy of the previous record of 62, set in 1928. Indianola tied a previous record of 58, set in 2002.

Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS for the latest winter weather information.