Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6+ inches are possible, with very localized heavy amounts possible.

* WHERE...Ottawa, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will diminish in coverage and intensity this evening and overnight. Snow showers are expected to intensify late Monday. afternoon and evening.

* AFFECTED AREAS: OCEANA ... MUSKEGON ... OTTAWA

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. 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.