WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow with total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible. The heaviest snow is expected to impact areas near and north of US Route 30.
* WHERE…Lake IN and Porter Counties.
* WHEN…From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…An initial period of accumulating snow is
expected Friday morning. However, the main window for the heaviest snowfall is expected Friday evening through Saturday morning. Some breaks in the snowfall are possible at times as the snow band may wobble Friday night and Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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.