WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. A wintry mix Thursday
transits to snow Thursday night. Snow will be moderate to heavy
at times late Thursday night through Friday. The snow will
transition to lake effect snow through Saturday. Storm total
snow amounts will be quite varied, exceeding 8 inches near Lake
Michigan to a few inches in northwest Ohio. West winds could
gust as high as 55 mph, and will cause significant blowing and
drifting snow.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and
northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as
low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in
as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous cold is expected Thursday night
into Sunday. Low temperatures will be in the single digits above
and below zero. High temperatures will be in the single digits
and teens above zero. Wind chill values could fall to around 20
to 30 below zero at times. The lowest wind chills will be Friday
into Saturday. Additional snow accumulations are expected near
Lake Michigan through Sunday in west-northwest wind favored
snow belts.
Instructions:
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Address/Location
Marshall County Sheriff's Office
1400 pioneer
Plymouth, IN 46563
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 574-936-3187
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Watch