Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Localized amounts 8 to 12 inches or more.

* WHERE...Allegan, Ottawa, and Van Buren Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: OTTAWA ... ALLEGAN ... VAN BUREN

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.