Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued December 3 at 9:57PM EST until December 6 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 6:57pm
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as
high as 50 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 and weight of snow on tree limbs
may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist 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