The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect until 11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9.

Snow showers have already started falling across Michiana. Snow picks up in intensity around 7-8 a.m.

Heavy, wet snow continues through the day on Friday.

South Bend and Elkhart out to LaGrange could see up to a foot of snow but over a foot is possible in our southern Michigan counties.

Snowfall accumulations quickly drop off as you go south. Those south of US-30 will likely see 3” or less of snow.

If you need to be out, be sure to allow an extra 30 minutes travel time.

Visibility will be low at times and roads will be snow packed. More snow is likely during the weekend.

From the National Weather Service of Norther Indiana:
WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches
  are expected, heaviest amounts across southern Michigan.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and
  northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning and afternoon commute. Be
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

Your ABC 57 First Warning Neighborhood Weather Center Forecast:

Friday: Heavy snow, highs near 30.

Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, low of 18.

Saturday: Scattered snow showers, high of 27.

Sunday: Morning snow showers, highs in the middle 20s.

This story will be updated as the weather forecast for the Friday snow event changes. Check back for updates.