A winter storm warning is in effect for the Junction City area until 9 p.m. Monday.

On Sunday the National Weather Service had forecast 7-11 inches of snow, but as of Monday morning that estimate has been reduced.

The latest estimate called for one inch of new snow accumulation in the early morning hours on Monday. The forecast for later in the day now calls for areas of blowing snow in the morning along with 2-3 inches of snow accumulation. The forecast for the entire day calls for total accumulation of 3-5 inches.

North winds are expected to be 15-25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.