The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a winter weather advisory for Monroe and surrounding counties, warning of freezing rain on Wednesday.

The advisory is in place from 7 a.m. Wednesday through 1 a.m. Thursday, with one-tenth to four-tenths of an inch of ice expected.

The most significant icing will occur Wednesday morning and afternoon, and will likely occur in Orleans and northern Monroe counties.

The weather service says power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice and travel could be "extremely difficult," especially during Wednesday's evening commute.

The advisory is in effect for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, northern Erie and Genesee counties.

MCDERMOT@Gannett.com