Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 10:21PM EST until December 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing and drifting snow expected. Total
snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high
as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout and near blizzard
conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and
potentially life-threatening. Visibility and road conditions may
change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow.
Strong winds could cause tree damage and some power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds could cause tree damage and
power outages.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
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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