Hugh Carey / hcarey@summitdaily.com
A winter storm warning has been issued for Summit County and surrounding areas beginning at noon today through 6 p.m. Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service, snow showers are expected to increase in the mountains this afternoon and continue through through Thursday.
Significant snow accumulations of between 8 to 16 inches are expected by Friday morning, with travel becoming more difficult overnight and into Thursday. The high today is 45 degrees with an overnight low of 22 degrees.