The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Montgomery County, with accumulations of up to 5 inches or more expected Wednesday in the region.

Precipitation may begin as a mix of rain and snow with a change to all snow Tuesday night and wind gusts may reach up to 30 mph, according to the NWS.

The NWS also warned of potentially difficult driving conditions and urged residents to begin proper winter storm preparations.

The storm watch is in effect Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.