Active AlertsMichigan City Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse, IN

Winter Weather Advisory

Issued at Fri 9:20 PM Jan. 30
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Lake effect snow expected. A period of heavy lake effect snow with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour and poor visibility. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Locally higher amounts possible, especially along the Porter County line closest to Lake Michigan.
Where: Northern La Porte and Southern La Porte Counties.
When: Until 6 AM CST Saturday.
Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions.
Additional Details: Travel conditions will deteriorate quickly within the lake effect snow band. Visibility of less than 1 mile and snow covered roads will create highly variable and dangerous travel conditions over small distances. Interstates impacted will include I 90 and I 94.

Recommended Action

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 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.

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