Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued December 3 at 2:39PM EST until December 6 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 11:39am
Expires:
December 3, 2024 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds could gust as high as
45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. The strong winds could cause sporadic power outages.
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday commutes.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Avoid travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive
with caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave
plenty of room between you and the vehicle ahead of you, and allow
extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or
acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making
turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Area Description:
Mason; Lake; Oceana; Newaygo; Muskegon; Ottawa; Kent; Allegan; Barry; Van Buren; Kalamazoo
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI