Get ahead of the weather. Here's a breakdown of Wednesday's winter snow storm

The snow is easing up around central Pennsylvania, but more weather is ahead. So far, snow totals have ranged from 2 to 10 inches in the region.

More:Traffic tied up in central Pa. from disabled vehicles, crashes during winter storm

A winter storm warning has been issued for portions of the area until 6 a.m. on Thursday. 

Light freezing drizzle and rain has started to fall, and it is expected to become steadier after dark, said Craig Evanego, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Temperatures will be hovering at or below the freezing point, which will cause icy conditions.

The mercury is expected to rise slowly overnight, but drivers could still see some slick spots in the morning, he said.

When to expect sleet, freezing rain 

There will be a shift to sleet and freezing rain this afternoon, which could ultimately make that afternoon and evening travel hazardous.  

It's important to be mindful of the commute as travel will be less than ideal. 

School closures, delays 

Many school districts closed on Feb. 20. Check to see the list here. 

More:York County school closings for Feb. 20

More:Snow days: York County school districts adjust schedules with the weather

PennDOT speed restrictions 

The state department of transportation and the PA Turnpike set speed and commercial vehicle restrictions that went into effect 6 a.m. Wednesday. 

A full commercial vehicle ban, including buses, will be in place on Interstate 70 in Fulton County, from the Maryland line to the turnpike; on I-99 from I-80 to the turnpike; and on I-80 from I-79 to the I-99 interchange.

On I-80 from I-79 to the I-99 interchange and on the Turnpike from New Stanton (exit 75) east to Carlisle (exit 226), the Turnpike will prohibit:

• empty, straight CDL-weighted trucks
• all Large Combination Vehicles (double trailers)
• tractors hauling empty trailers
• any trailers pulled by motorcycles, passenger vehicles, pickup trucks or SUVs
• all motorcycles
• all recreational vehicles and RVs

And as of noon, PennDOT and the PA Turnpike prohibited only empty, straight CDL-weighted trucks, all Large Combination Vehicles (double trailers); tractors hauling empty trailers; any trailers pulled by motorcycles, passenger vehicles, pickup trucks or SUVs; all motorcycles; and all recreational vehicles and RVs on the following roadways:

• PA Turnpike (I-76, I-276) from I-81 to I-95 (Exit 43)
• I-76 (Turnpike and non-Turnpike, New Stanton to Philadelphia)
• I-78 full length from I-81 to the New Jersey state line
• I-80 from I-99 to the New Jersey state line
• I-81 from the Maryland state line to the New York state line
• I-83 from the Maryland state line to I-81
• I-84 full length from I-81 to the New York state line
• I-176
• I-180 full length from Route 220/U.S. 15 to I-80
• I-276 (PA Turnpike)
• I-283
• I-295
• I-380 full length from I-81 to I-80
• I-476 (non-Turnpike, full length)
• I-476 (PA Turnpike, Northeast Ext.) from Mid County (exit 20) to Clarks Summit (exit 131)
• I-676
• Route 22 from I-78 to the New Jersey state line
• Route 33 from I-78 to I-80

As weather permits, these restrictions are liable to change. Stay in the know during this weather event and if you have to hit the roads, consider using 511PA. 

Traffic help:Snow in York County: Listen to the scanner, check traffic and plow tracker, and more

More:PennDOT sets speed, vehicle restrictions statewide for Wednesday snowstorm

How much has fallen so far

As of 12:15 p.m., the National Weather Service has reported how much snow has fallen so far:

Adams County

6.8 inches in Gardners

5.8 inches near East Berlin

5.8 inches in Abbottstown

Cumberland County

5.5 inches in Lemoyne

5.0 inches in Shiremanstown and Lower Allen

4.9 inches in Enola

4.8 inches in Carlisle

3.8 inches in Shepherdstown

Dauphin County

6.0 inches in Paxtonia

4.5 inches in Rockville

4.5 inches in Paxton

4.1 inches in Colonial Park

4.0 inches in Hershey

Franklin County

10 inches near Chambersburg

10 inches in Upper Strasburg

7.8 inches in Greencastle

7.0 inches in Guilford, Fayetteville, Wayne Heights and Waynesboro

6.8 inches near Waynesboro

6.0 inches near Mercersburg

Lancaster County

6.0 inches in Rohrerstown

5.0 inches in Millersville

4.5 inches in Christiana

4.1 inches northeast of Lancaster

4.0 inches west of Lancaster

3.5 inches in Manheim 

3.0 inches in Mount Joy

Lebanon County

3.1 inches in Mount Gretna

3.0 inches in Lebanon, north of Lebanon and near Ono

2.3 inches northwest of Mount Gretna

2.0 inches in Cornwall

York County

5.5 inches in York

5.3 inches in Oak Manor

5.3 inches near New Salem

5.0 inches in New Freedom

4.5 inches in Loganville

4.0 inches south of Hanover

3.0 inches in Shrewsbury

Wednesday night and Thursday's forecast 

According to NWS, rain, freezing rain, and sleet are expected before 2 a.m. Thursday. There's a 100 percent chance of precipitation overnight with a low around 32.

Thursday morning, there's a slight chance for rain before 8 a.m. Expect a mostly cloudy day with a high of 48 and a low of 28. 

This story is being provided free to all readers as a public service by the York Daily Record. Please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing.