Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches for La Porte and St Joseph Counties in Indiana, and 2 to 4 inches for St. Joseph County in Michigan. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph today, which will cause blowing and drifting snow. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero tonight into early Sunday.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte, Eastern St. Joseph IN, Southern La Porte and Western St. Joseph IN Counties. In Michigan, St. Joseph MI County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight EST /11 PM CST/ tonight to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor snow accumulations are possible from lake effect tonight into Sunday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN LA PORTE ... EASTERN ST. JOSEPH ... SOUTHERN LA PORTE ... WESTERN ST. JOSEPH ... ST. JOSEPH

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.