Rain, below-freezing temperatures and 5 to 9 inches of snow are expected for the Jacksonville area during the weekend.

Travelers returning from the holiday weekend are urged to use caution when driving in hazardous conditions. Snow is expected to begin Friday night and intensify Saturday morning, forecasters say.

An updated winter storm warning was released by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 12:44 a.m. valid between 5 a.m.