Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday commutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MASON ... LAKE ... OCEANA ... NEWAYGO ... MUSKEGON ... OTTAWA ... KENT ... ALLEGAN ... BARRY ... VAN BUREN ... KALAMAZOO

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Avoid travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle 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.