AREAS AFFECTED : NORTHERN LA PORTE; EASTERN ST. JOSEPH; SOUTHERN LA PORTE; WESTERN ST. JOSEPH; CASS; NORTHERN BERRIEN; SOUTHERN BERRIEN
Lake effect snow showers are expected to develop late this evening
and especially during the overnight hours. Some light
accumulations of generally an inch or less are possible by
daybreak, mainly across grassy surfaces. There is a greater chance
of travel impacts on Thursday as an area of widespread snow
affects the area. Slushy snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are
expected Thursday. It will also become windy on Thursday with
west to southwest gusts to 30 to 35 mph. The combination of snow
and windy conditions may result in limited visibilities at times.
With initially warmer ground conditions and temperatures hovering
around the freezing mark, confidence remains low in how much snow
will accumulate on roadways, but motorists should be alert to the
possibility of some slick conditions during the period of greatest
snowfall rates later Thursday morning through mid to late
afternoon. The snow is expected to change back to rain late
Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening.