Forecasts for snowfall accumulations Thursday night are in the 1-3" range, more to the north and east where winds off of Lake Michigan will add to the snow totals. Snow is expected to begin shortly after sunset this evening.
Winds will be very strong during this snowfall, gusting at times as high as 60 mph in rural locations, causing low visibility and blowing snow conditions, resulting in dangerous driving conditions across the region.
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY which is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday.