HASTINGS, Neb. -- Like the rest of the state, much of central Nebraska is bracing for winter weather.

A winter storm warning has been issued for Sherman, Howard, Merrick, Polk, Dawson, Buffalo, Hall, Hamilton, York, Gosper, Phelps, Kearney, Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Furnas, Harlan, Franklin, Webster, Nuckolls and Thayer counties. A winter weather advisory is in effect for Valley, Greeley and Nance counties.

The weather alerts are in effect until 3:00 a.m. Tuesday. Heavy snow is expected with up to a foot possible in much of the region.

There is expected to be a brief period of freezing drizzle before snow begins early Monday morning. The heaviest snowfall will occur during the daytime on Monday, gradually diminishing Monday evening and overnight. Winds are expected to be 10 to 20 miles per hour with gusts up to 30 miles per hour, leading to some blowing and drifting snow.

The Nebraska State Patrol and the Nebraska Department of Transportation are both advising drivers to stay off the roadways if possible.

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