A brief warmup is expected on Wednesday, Dec. 4, with a high in the mid to upper 30s and chances for rain/snow. A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect late Wednesday afternoon and lasts until Friday morning.
Snow accumulation is possible Wednesday evening. Cold air and snow chances return for Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow showers will once again be possible. A total of 4 to 8 inches of snow is expected in the Warning Zone. Bitter wind chills are expected for Thursday and Friday followed by modest warming for the weekend. Highs by Sunday should be back up near 40.
By the start of next week, temperatures are warm enough that we introduce rain chances, rather than snow, back into the forecast.
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, and Lagrange Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Blowing and drifting snow as well as low visibilities can also be expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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.
