The National Weather Service in Wilmington says a widespread winter storm could drop less than an inch of ice and freezing rain across central Ohio.

Freezing rain could lead to a 10th of an inch of ice accumulating overnight, creating very hazardous travel conditions across much of northern Ohio. Concerns about the ice have led the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory for the region,

The weather-maker moving through Michigan tonight and very early Thursday has just a slight tweaking to its track. As a result the National Weather Service has expanded the winter weather advisory northward.

Freezing rain and ice accumulation is expected to continue into the morning hours Thursday, leading to potential issues with the morning commute. The National Weather Service’s forecast for tomorrow calls for highs to eventually climb into the low 40s with precipitation changing back to rain and helping to melt any ice accumulation.

A winter storm was sweeping across a large portion of the US on Thursday, bringing snow, ice and rain to several states in the Midwest and Northeast.

A powerful ice storm is set to affect the Midwest and Northeast of the U.S., bringing treacherous conditions, including freezing rain, sleet and potential power outages. Meteorologists warn that travel disruptions and hazardous road conditions will be widespread from Wednesday into Thursday.