Special Weather Statement 12/20/2024 13:35 for Indiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 20 at 3:35PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 20, 2024 - 1:35pm
Expires: 
December 20, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description: 
A band of lake effect snow is expected to move inland across northwest Indiana this evening and continue overnight, resulting in hazardous travel due to accumulating snow and sharply reduced visibility. Snowfall rates may approach 1 to 2 inches per hour at times this evening with total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible across portions of Lake and Porter Counties in Indiana by Saturday morning. Motorists should prepare for extra time, leave extra distance between cars, and travel at appropriate speeds.
Area Description: 
Lake; Porter
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL