Meteorologists are warning Nebraska residents about an early spring snowstorm blowing into the Panhandle.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch that will run from early Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. The service says rain is expected to change to snow with accumulations ranging from 3 to 7 inches. Winds of 25 to 35 mph are expected, with gusts up to 45 mph.

The service says the blowing snow could create whiteouts and other conditions that will make travel perilous and pose a threat to livestock.