Winter Storm Watch 

... Winter Storm Watch in effect from late tonight through

Thursday evening... 

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Winter

Storm Watch... which is in effect from late tonight through

Thursday evening. 

Hazardous weather... 

* moderate to heavy lake effect snow showers will develop overnight

   tonight and continue through Thursday evening. Total snow

   accumulations exceeding 6 inches are possible through Thursday

   evening... with highest amounts across the higher terrain.

* In addition... wind gusts up to 40 mph near the Lake Superior

   shoreline beginning early Thursday morning will cause blowing snow

   and sharply reduced visibility in open areas. The northern extent

   of the Keweenaw peninsula could see wind gusts up to 50 mph during

   this time.

Impacts... 

* roads will become snow covered and slippery.

* High winds will create blowing snow which could lead to white out

   conditions... making travel hazardous.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

* a Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant

   snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel.

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