Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow and high winds expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Michigan.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult and perhaps impossible by Friday night. Blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MASON ... LAKE ... OSCEOLA ... CLARE ... OCEANA ... NEWAYGO ... MECOSTA ... ISABELLA ... MUSKEGON ... MONTCALM ... GRATIOT ... OTTAWA ... KENT ... IONIA ... ALLEGAN ... BARRY ... VAN BUREN ... KALAMAZOO

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.