Transportation officials are advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and be cautious when driving.

Beginning Wednesday morning, the storm will bring a band of snow across the state, followed by sleet and freezing rain. Temperatures below freezing will result in potentially icy conditions.

Officials say the storm starts Wednesday morning, with bands of snow, followed by sleet and freezing rain. The below-freezing temperatures could create icy conditions.

With snow and ice on the way throughout Pennsylvania, PennDOT has announced multiple highway restrictions that will go into effect as early as Wednesday evening. The first set of restrictions will begin at 7 p.