Winter storm warning issued for west Michigan

OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has upgraded the winter storm watch for west Michigan to a winter storm warning.

The warning is in effect from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, to 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected with total accumulations between 4 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds are expected to gust as high as 50 mph.

“Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow,” states NWS. “The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could  impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

“Snow squalls will impact the Wednesday evening commute with visibility rapidly falling below 1/4 mile and rapid changes in road conditions including the I 96, I 94, US 131, US 127, and I69 corridors. Heavy lake effect snow along with gusty winds develop behind the squalls with a potential scattered power outages as well as poor visibilities and hazardous travel conditions Wednesday night into Thursday.

“If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.”

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