12-7-17 La Porte District Forecast – Eyeing localized heavy bands of snow on Saturday…details here. K.

12-7-17 La Porte District Forecast

Synopsis: Good Thursday morning! Lake effect snow continues this morning moving east, shifting east into the Ft. Wayne District ~10am. We touch on the latest regarding the snowfall potential on Saturday, it’s important to note that we have 2 opportunities for snowfall: the wave of snow during the day and the lake effect on the backside Saturday night. We have on avg 1-3″ during the first wave, and then a total of ~8-10″ total when the lake effect band kicks up as shown below. Winds die down Sunday morning, but temps dip down into the lower teens, we will need to watch for some slicks spots as well. If you have any questions please let us know, have a blessed day! -Kirk

Today’s video (7 min):

Wind forecast Saturday is out of the northwest today at 10-15 mph gusting up to 30+ mph:

Latest thoughts on snowfall accumulations over the next 72 hours: