VAIL — Weather forecasts are calling for 2 to 4 inches of snow by Thursday at noon in the Vail area.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Vail and Crested Butte from 9 p.m. Wednesday evening through noon Thursday.

The advisory applies to areas above 8,000 feet in elevation.

Roads are likely to be slushy and snowpacked with blowing snow, creating hazardous driving conditions.