WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
conditions, including during the morning and evening commutes
on Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with
localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…La Porte and St. Joseph IN Counties.
* WHEN…Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Friday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for significant reductions in
visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero
will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed
skin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means
significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will
make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.