Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued December 5 at 3:46PM EST until December 6 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 5, 2024 - 12:46pm
Expires:
December 5, 2024 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow bands. Additional localized snow
accumulations up to 3 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly
over short distances in lake effect snow. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
evening commute.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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.
Area Description:
Mason; Lake; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren; Kalamazoo
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI