(La Porte County, IN) - A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday morning.

According to forecasters, snow will start to fall early Wednesday afternoon, and become heavier through the evening. The snow is likely to continue into early Thursday morning.

Most of the La Porte area is predicted to receive 3-6 inches of snow, but there could be some isolated areas that receive more. Areas farther south and east have a better chance for a mixture of rain and snow, according to forecasters.