On Saturday at 9:53 p.m. EST the National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm watch valid from Sunday 4 p.m. EST until Monday 7 p.m. EST for Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties.
“Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph,” explains the weather service. “Slippery road conditions are expected tonight as temperatures around 20 degrees combine with snow showers. There will be a bit of a lull in the snow shower activity on Sunday, but snow showers will once again ramp up in the afternoon and evening. The combination of heavy lake effect snow and strong winds gusting over 30 mph will create whiteout conditions at times, especially Monday morning. If traveling in Western Lower Michigan the next few days you are urged to monitor the latest forecasts.”
“Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes,” says the weather service. “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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.”
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