Dan Ekas dumps salt into Andrew Rockar's plow truck Tuesday at the PennDOT facility on Route 228 near Saxonburg. PennDOT crews went on standby in preparation for wintry weather.

Morning commutes in Butler County might be messy Wednesday.

A combination of light snow and heavy winds forecast for Wednesday morning suggests snow squalls could occur starting at 7 a.m. and continue through the morning, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh.

The wintry weather will be due to a strong cold front coming in from over the Great Lakes, meteorologist Pat Herald said.

The combination of snow and wind, Herald said, might potentially create showers with “no visibility,” despite the amount of expected snowfall remaining low.

“It may create locally hazardous conditions,” Herald said.

The northern half of the county, Herald said, is more likely to see squalls than the lower.

Mike Mattis, the county PennDOT manager, said crews and equipment are ready for whatever snow comes, but that forecasts overall weren't looking like much beyond a regular winter weather event. This winter, so far, hasn't seen many such events, he said.

“We have enough trucks, manpower and salt to handle everything the weather is going to throw at us,” Mattis said.

He had two pieces of advice. If you see a salt and plow truck operating, it's best to stay behind it and not attempt to pass.

And if you find yourself driving in a snow squall, “be careful” and slow down, Mattis advised.

Herald gave similar advice.

“The main thing is just back off and leave more room between vehicles,” Herald said.