Full Notification

National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Marshall, Starke, St. Joseph and LaPorte counties in Indiana.

WHAT...Snow occurring. Heavy lake effect snow possible. Plan on
slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute.
Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected today.
Lake effect snow with the potential for more than 6 inches of
additional accumulation is possible Tuesday and Tuesday night.


* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday
morning through early Wednesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
times. Significant reductions in visibility are possible. There
is still uncertainty with regards to where an intense lake
effect snow band will develop and come onshore Tuesday and
Tuesday night. This band will have the potential to produce
snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour and create near
whiteout conditions. This band would have significant impacts
for interstates 80, 90 and 94 in northwest Indiana, especially
during the Tuesday evening commute. Blowing and drifting snow
will also be possible. Listen later today for additional updates
and a possible warning or advisory on this situation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

A Winter Storm Watch for heavy lake effect snow means there is a
potential for a large amount of snow in only a few hours.
Visibilities and depth of snow can vary greatly, impacting travel
significantly. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

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