Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust between 30 and 40 mph Wednesday evening with as high as 45 mph near the lake shore.

* WHERE...Cass MI, Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien, and St. Joseph MI Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible especially near the lake shore and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CASS ... ST. JOSEPH ... NORTHERN BERRIEN ... SOUTHERN BERRIEN

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. 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.