Winter storm warnings issued ahead of lake-effect snow monday.

The National Weather Service has issued a region-wide Winter Storm Warning for the overnight storm that's expected to produce between inches. The storm will start Friday night around 9 p.

A cold air mass descending from Canada is expected to cause gusty winds and lake-effect snow in northwest Indiana Monday, leading to multiple weather advisories for the area. A winter weather advisory will go into effect at 6 a. That advisory will remain effect until 3 a. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasts are calling for 2-to-5 inches of snow in the area, with some locally heavier accumulations possible. Other parts of Indiana, including St. Joseph County, and parts of southwest Michigan, including Berrien County, will be under a winter storm warning, with 4-to-8 inches of snow possible.

Winter storm warnings issued ahead of lake-effect snow monday.

Blizzard Warnings are now in effect across south central Minnesota for late Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect across west central Minnesota. A potent system will drop southeast from Canada Sunday, bringing periods of light snow and an inch or two of accumulation during the day. Behind it, very strong northwest winds gusting in excess of 40 to 55 mph are possible late Sunday into early Monday. Given the deep snow cover from the winter storm earlier in the week across southern Minnesota and an inch of fresh accumulation, the wind will result in considerable blowing snow and whiteout conditions in those areas. Numerous road closures are possible. Conditions are a bit more uncertain across western Minnesota where the snow pack is less condusive for blowing around. Because of this, Winter Storm Warnings are in place. If conditions become worse than currently expected, Blizzard Warnings may be issued there as well. Where wind is not expected to be as strong, but blowing snow is still possible, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued. That includes the Twin Cities.

Winter Storm Warnings are issued for a significant winter weather event including snow, ice, sleet or blowing snow or a combination of these hazards.

File image of a snowy day. Lake effect snow is expected Monday, which could lead to slippery roads. WSBT Photo. Joseph MI Counties. Winds are expected to shift direction Sunday night, eventually coming out of the northwest by Monday. This will bring moisture across Lake Michigan and give us a dose of lake effect snow. The Monday morning commute will likely be the easiest, but drivers should still plan ahead for possible slick spots or reduced visibility as the snow falls.

Winter weather warnings and advisories are in place for five U. Meteorologists are also predicting lingering snow for the Great Lakes after a cold front swept through the region, with areas near large bodies of water expected to experience lake effect snow, when cold air from Canada picks up moisture from lakes to produce precipitation. Parts of Michigan near Lake Superior could see an additional four inches accumulate until Wednesday morning, with an inch expected in Chippewa County. Several New York counties in the vicinity of Lake Ontario are expected to see up to six inches of snow, with parts of Oswego and Lewis counties, which directly border the body of water, seeing as much as eight inches. The region recently faced another bout of snow brought on by an Alberta Clipper system moving cold air down from Canada, while Western states have been subjected to a "prolific series" of atmospheric river storms from the Pacific, having experienced the effects of a similar weather front last winter.

Winter storm warnings issued ahead of lake-effect snow monday.

That type of snowfall is typical for a lake effect set-up, but the strong wind in many areas caused many problems. One driver says, he wasn't the happiest about this snow, but this will allow new drivers to gain experience. Most of our area was under an alert for winter weather in anticipation for lake effect snow and slick roads. Berrien County first started seeing this lake effect snow Monday morning and it will continue through Monday night. One minute it's snowing and blowing so hard that it's hard to see and the next the sun is brightly shining. They have several trucks on the roads spreading salt, but one of their biggest battles is with the blowing snow as it reduces visibility at times. He said U. Plow crews are going to be on the roads all night until the lake effect is expected to taper off early tomorrow morning. Low visibility and lake effect snow bands caused issues for drivers in Berrien County late Monday morning. The snow appears to be sticking to the grass but is still creating some slippery patches on the roads.

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Monday morning until 4 a. Tuesday morning. Joseph, Muskegon, Oceana, and Ottawa counties for the same period.

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