The National Weather Service has extended an ice storm warning for Pierce County until 2 p.m. Thursday.

Freezing rain is expected to continue through early afternoon with total ice accumulations of up to 0.75 inches.

An ice storm warning means severe winter weather conditions are imminent or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible.

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of emergency.

Ice accumulations will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger.

A warm front will continue to spread rain over portions of Western Washington through early this afternoon. Temperatures will remain below freezing with freezing rain expected at the surface. Rain should ease this afternoon and temperatures wil gradually begin to moderate through the evening.