St. Joseph, Cass, and Kalamazoo Counties prepare for snow showers, snow squalls, hazardous travel
St. Joseph County Central Dispatch emphasizes the importance of slowing down and driving safely, urging residents to avoid testing their off-road skills in these conditions.
Scattered snow showers are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening across Watershed Voice‘s readership area, with an overnight focus on southern Lower Michigan.
A winter weather advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday-1 p.m. Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that the scattered snow showers could make isolated snow squalls possible, reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions.
Snow accumulation could vary from a trace to locally four inches, with blowing and drifting snow possible due to gusty winds. Wind chills will drop below zero throughout Wednesday night and Thursday. The NWS advises commuters to exercise caution, particularly during the Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning commutes.
St. Joseph County Central Dispatch emphasizes the importance of slowing down and driving safely, urging residents to avoid testing their off-road skills in these conditions. First responders are prepared, but please drive slowly and safely to reduce accidents and enjoy winter weather.
For those navigating the roads, real-time updates on snow plow locations within St. Joseph County are available on the Michigan Department of Transportation’s MiDrive map. The map allows users to select the plow truck option, which provides information on current road conditions as well as the funny names given to local plows.
Additional information from NWS is included below:
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