A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect for Berrien, Cass, LaPorte, St. Joseph, and Marshall County. A Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Elkhart, Starke and Kosciusko County. At the moment, both of these will be in effect until 1pm Thursday. Heavy lake effect snow is the dominant threat with some areas possibly seeing around 9 inches through Thursday morning. Breezy conditions are also a threat, with blowing snow causing slick conditions and near-zero visibility, especially for those unfortunate enough to get stuck in a snow band. Tonight through Thursday morning have the largest travel impacts, though snow sticks in the forecast for multiple days, with a major cool down. Next Wednesday seems to be the next truly calm day, with potential snow chances lingering into Tuesday. Highs bounce in the mid 30s to mid 20s, before dropping to the teens over the weekend, lows in the single digits to end the week.
Today: Widespread snow, particularly in the afternoon. Windy, gusts 40+ mph High 30, decreasing through the day.
Tonight: Lake effect snow, breezy. Low 18.
Thursday: Lake effect snow in morning, some sun in afternoon. High 26.
Friday: System snow chances pick up again. High 34.