NORTH WEBSTER, IN (WTVB) – It’s been talked about for several days and after a very quiet winter, a major winter storm is heading our way according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters on Monday morning issued a Winter Storm Watch for southern lower Michigan, northern Indiana and northwest Ohio that will be in effect for almost 48 hours starting at 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night and lasting until 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening.
Heavy snow is expected with initial snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. There could be locally higher amounts through Wednesday night with additional heavy snow accumulations possible Thursday.
In addition, winds are expected to gust up to 30 miles an hour which will cause widespread blowing and drifting snow Thursday.
Travel will likely become very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will likely significantly reduce visibility with large snow drifts over open areas Thursday. The hazardous conditions will effect midweek commutes.
Widespread disruptions of travel and commerce are expected starting Tuesday night and persisting through at least Thursday. Wind chill temperatures will be in the single digits Thursday
and below zero Thursday night.
Forecasters are not pulling their punches as they say this storm will bring potentially dangerous winter weather early Wednesday through Thursday.
Unplowed roads are likely to become impassable over most areas. Plummeting wind chills accompanied by blowing and drifting snow could bring a potentially lethal travel situation if you become stuck in your vehicle Thursday through Thursday night. Plan now to make any needed travel changes to avoid travel during this time.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this developing major winter storm.
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