BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) – A massive and dangerous winter storm threatens to be the Grinch that stole Christmas this weekend.
It’s a Bah Humbug weather forecast as many festive holiday plans will likely have to be either postponed or cancelled altogether.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Branch, Calhoun, Hillsdale and Steuben Counties from 7:00 p.m. tonight until 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
National Weather Service forecasters are calling for a total snow accumulation of 5 to 7 inches and winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing and drifting snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact holiday travel.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages. The dangerously cold wind chills to 20 to 35 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, Blizzard Warnings are in effect for St. Joseph and Kalamazoo Counties from 4:00 p.m. this afternoon until 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
Counties closer to Lake Michigan could see total snow accumulations in excess of a foot in many areas.
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