Mixed precipitation likely tonight

Dec. 26—The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the Albert Lea area starting Sunday evening and lasting until Monday morning.

The weather agency states a winter system could bring up to 5 to 7 inches of snow in central Minnesota, though smaller accumulations of up to 3 inches of snow are possible further south with a light glaze of ice. Mixed precipitation will also be likely, leading to slippery road conditions.

Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Look for the latest road conditions at 511mn.org.

The advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. Sunday through 6 a.m. Monday.