Statement as of 8:55 PM CST on December 6, 2010
Lake Effect Snow Advisory
The National Weather Service in northern Indiana has issued a
lake effect Snow Advisory… which is in effect until 11 am CST
Tuesday.
* Timing… lake effect snow will persist into midday Tuesday and
may be heavy at times across northeast portions of Starke County.
* Snow accumulations… 1 to 3 inches of snow will be possible
north of Highway 30… with lesser amounts generally less than 1
inch south of Highway 30.
* Other impacts… visibilities will be highly variable with
intense snowfall in narrow bands. Untreated roads will become
snow covered and slippery. Travel on affected portions of US
Highway 30 could become hazardous.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A lake effect Snow Advisory Means Lake-effect snow is forecast
that will make travel difficult in some areas. Lake effect snow
showers typically align themselves in bands and will likely be
intense enough to drop several inches in localized areas. Use
caution when traveling.
