Lake Effect Snow Watch 

... Lake effect snow watch in effect from Saturday afternoon

through Sunday evening... 

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a lake

effect snow watch... which is in effect from Saturday afternoon

through Sunday evening. 

Hazardous weather... 

* moderate to heavy snow showers may produce 8 inches or more of

   snow from Saturday afternoon through Sunday. The heaviest snow

   will fall in areas favored by northwest winds off Lake Superior.

* Gusty winds may lead to blowing and drifting snow... especially

   near Lake Superior.

Impacts... 

* roads may become snow covered and slippery.

* Heavy snow and gusty winds may lead to significant reductions in

   visibility... especially near Lake Superior.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

* a lake effect snow watch means there is a potential for a

   large amount of snow in only a few hours.

* Prepare... plan... and stay informed. Visit www.Weather.Gov/MQT