COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The National Weather Service says a period of active winter weather is expected for the Coldwater and Branch County area from Friday morning through Saturday.
Forecasters say rain is expected to transition to a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow early Friday morning before changing to all snow Friday afternoon.
Some ice accumulation and slick roads are possible. Snowfall accumulations are expected to be minor through Friday afternoon.
A stronger storm system will affect the area Friday night into Saturday with the potential of over six inches of snow.
Forecasters admit there is some uncertainty about the exact track of this system.
The greatest potential of significant snow accumulations appears to be roughly southeast of a line from Litchfield to Logansport, Indiana Friday night into Saturday evening.
In addition, there is a potential of gusty north winds accompanying the storm resulting in blowing and drifting snow and significantly reduced visibilities.
Anyone planning travel should stay updated on later forecasts.
Much colder air will move back into the region Saturday night behind this system with increasing chances of lake effect snow showers Saturday night into Sunday morning.
