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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Northern Indiana

January 23, 202613 counties in Indiana; 8 counties in Ohio; Berrien County, Cass County, Michigan

NWS Northern Indiana issued this winter storm warning at Jan 23, 2026, 1:57 PM EST for 13 counties in Indiana; 8 counties in Ohio; Berrien County, Cass County, Michigan. It took effect at Jan 24, 2026, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 42 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 23, 2026, 1:57 PM EST (18:57 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 24, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 26, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana
All 23 counties

Adams County, IN, Allen County, IN, Blackford County, IN, Cass County, IN, DeKalb County, IN, Grant County, IN, Huntington County, IN, Jay County, IN, LaPorte County, IN, Miami County, IN, Wabash County, IN, Wells County, IN, Whitley County, IN, Berrien County, MI, Cass County, MI, Allen County, OH, Defiance County, OH, Fulton County, OH, Henry County, OH, Paulding County, OH, Putnam County, OH, Van Wert County, OH, Williams County, OH

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 25, 1:00 PM ESTSNOW 72 Ene Nine Mile, INSnow since yesterday night. 6.2 for calendar day ties the record set in 2023.
Jan 25, 1:42 PM ESTSNOW 83 Se Van Buren, INUpdates previous report.
Jan 25, 1:42 PM ESTSNOW 103 Se Van Buren, INCorrects previous snow report from 3 SE Van Buren. Updates previous report.
Jan 25, 1:46 PM ESTSNOW 8.24 Ssw Fort Wayne, INUpdates previous report.
Jan 25, 2:10 PM ESTSNOW 73 S Majenica, INReported by Trained Spotter.
Jan 25, 2:22 PM ESTSNOW 7Mount Etna, INReported by Trained Spotter.
Jan 25, 2:24 PM ESTSNOW 7Roanoke, IN
Jan 25, 3:31 PM ESTSNOW 7.94 Nw Uniondale, IN
Jan 25, 4:30 PM ESTSNOW 7Logansport, IN
Jan 25, 5:30 PM ESTSNOW 6.82 Nne Glandorf, OH
Jan 25, 5:36 PM ESTSNOW 8Warren, INReported by Trained Spotter.
Jan 25, 5:37 PM ESTSNOW 7.61 E Huntington, INReported by Trained Spotter.
Jan 25, 5:51 PM ESTSNOW 71 S Goblesville, IN
Jan 25, 5:57 PM ESTSNOW 105 Ssw Deacon, IN
Jan 25, 6:22 PM ESTSNOW 8.55 W Bryant, INReported by Not Trained Spotter.
Jan 25, 6:25 PM ESTSNOW 7North Manchester, IN
Jan 25, 6:26 PM ESTSNOW 8Clymers, IN
Jan 25, 6:39 PM ESTSNOW 8.91 Sw Marion, IN
Jan 25, 7:37 PM ESTSNOW 72 Ne Miami, IN
Jan 25, 8:00 PM ESTSNOW 6.3Auburn, IN
Jan 25, 8:15 PM ESTSNOW 7.51 Ene Hicksville, OH
Jan 25, 8:26 PM ESTSNOW 8.54 Nw Uniondale, INReported by Trained Spotter.
Jan 25, 10:29 PM ESTSNOW 82 S Leo-Cedarville, INReported by Not Trained Spotter.
Jan 25, 11:00 PM ESTSNOW 9Napoleon, OH
Jan 26, 12:58 AM ESTSNOW 9.21 Wnw La Porte, INCO-OP Observer station LAPI3 0.8 W La Porte.
Jan 26, 5:22 AM ESTSNOW 6.42 Sse Stevensville, MICocorahs station MI-BN-2 Stevensville 1.7 SSE.
Jan 26, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.31 S Saint Joseph, MI5.3 inches of lake effect snow overnight. 16 inches snow depth.
Jan 26, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 6Wabash, INCocorahs station IN-WB-18 Wabash 0.3 NNW.
Jan 26, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 8.52 Ese Delphos, OHCocorahs station OH-AL-8 Delphos 2.3 ESE.
Jan 26, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 8.71 Ene Peabody, INCocorahs station IN-WY-17 Columbia City 4.6 S.
Jan 26, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 8.72 Ssw Fair Plain, MICocorahs station MI-BN-24 St. Joseph 2.8 SSE.
Jan 26, 6:20 AM ESTSNOW 8Rolling Prarie, INLake effect snow overnight.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 61 N Ottawa, OHCocorahs station OH-PN-10 Ottawa 1.0 N.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 62 E Miller City, OHCocorahs station OH-PN-14 Leipsic 5.4 W.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 63 Ne Fort Wayne, INCocorahs station IN-AL-51 Fort Wayne 2.6 NE.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 6Delta, OHCocorahs station OH-FL-23 Delta 0.4 ENE.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.2Gallup, OHCocorahs station OH-HY-9 Napoleon 4.5 NNW.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.33 Sse Dunfee, INCocorahs station IN-AL-93 Fort Wayne 9.3 W.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.61 Ne Denver, INCocorahs station IN-MM-4 Denver 1.3 NE.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.63 Se La Fontaine, INCocorahs station IN-GR-32 Marion 6.5 N.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.71 Wsw Fair Plain, MICocorahs station MI-BN-13 St. Joseph 1.5 SSE.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 71 Ssw College Corner, INCocorahs station IN-JY-12 Portland 2.3 S.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 7.54 Ene Wallen, INStorm total snowfall.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 7.5Hanfield, INCocorahs station IN-GR-12 Marion 5.6 NE.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 7.7Huntington, INCocorahs station IN-HT-1 Huntington 0.3 W.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 82 Sw Maples, INCocorahs station IN-AL-7 Fort Wayne 9.1 SE.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 8.21 Sse Napoleon, OHCocorahs station OH-HY-14 Napoleon 1.2 SSE.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 8.22 Sw Slabtown, OHCocorahs station OH-AL-5 Lima 2.7 NE.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 8.74 N New Haven, INCocorahs station IN-AL-112 Fort Wayne 6.8 NE.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 8.93 Nnw Edwardsburg, MICocorahs station MI-CS-14 2 NNW Edwardsburg.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 9.84 Ne Fort Wayne, INCocorahs station IN-AL-1 Fort Wayne 4.1 NE.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 103 Nnw Shamrock Lakes, INCocorahs station IN-GR-24 (KC9QCJ) Shamrock Lakes 3.0 NNW.
Jan 26, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 12.11 Ese Buchanan, MICocorahs station MI-BN-3 Buchanan 1.4 ESE.
Jan 26, 7:25 AM ESTSNOW 7.52 Nne Marion, INCO-OP Observer station MZZI3 2.2 N Marion.
Jan 26, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 9.62 Sse Brailey, OHCocorahs station OH-FL-13 Swanton 4.0 S.
Jan 26, 7:45 AM ESTSNOW 12.43 Nne Fish Lake, INCocorahs station IN-LP-73 Mill Creek 1.9 NNE.
Jan 26, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 62 S Fort Wayne, INCocorahs station IN-AL-103 Fort Wayne 1.6 S.
Jan 26, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.42 Nnw Mill Grove, INCO-OP Observer station HRRI3 Hartford City 4 ESE.
Jan 26, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.45 S Deacon, INCO-OP Observer station YNGI3 Young America.
Jan 26, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.52 Sw La Porte, INCocorahs station IN-LP-7 La Porte 1.6 SW.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 217 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2026-01-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2026-01-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 94 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1421 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
97 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
151 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

892 
WWUS43 KIWX 231857
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
157 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

INZ026-027-032>034-OHZ016-024-025-240700-
/O.UPG.KIWX.WS.A.0002.260125T0000Z-260126T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.WS.W.0002.260125T0000Z-260126T0000Z/
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
157 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  7 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially Sunday 
  afternoon and early evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will develop by Saturday evening, 
  increasing in coverage
  and intensity during the day Sunday. The period of greatest impacts 
  and snow accumulations will exist Sunday afternoon into early Sunday 
  evening roughly along and south of a Marion, Indiana to Ottawa, 
  Ohio. While some drifting snow is possible, winds will not be as 
  strong as recent system. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ018-022>025-OHZ002-004-005-015-240700-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.A.0002.260125T0000Z-260126T0000Z/
Allen IN-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-
Paulding-
157 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  6 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will develop by Saturday evening, 
  increasing in coverage
  and intensity during the day Sunday. The period of greatest impacts 
  and snow accumulations will exist Sunday afternoon into early Sunday 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely 
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter 
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, 
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. 
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help 
you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

Fisher
11 follow-up statements
487 
WWUS43 KIWX 240229
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
929 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

INZ026-027-032>034-OHZ016-024-025-241615-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.260125T0000Z-260126T0000Z/
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
929 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM 
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  7 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially Sunday 
  afternoon and early evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will develop by Saturday evening, 
  increasing in coverage and intensity during the day Sunday.  The 
  period of greatest impacts and snow accumulations will exist 
  Sunday afternoon into early Sunday evening roughly along and south 
  of a Marion, Indiana to Ottawa, Ohio line.  While some drifting 
  snow is possible, winds will not be as strong as recent system.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.



&&

$$

INZ018-022>025-OHZ002-004-005-015-241615-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.A.0002.260125T0000Z-260126T0000Z/
Allen IN-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-
Paulding-
929 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  7 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will develop by Saturday evening, 
  increasing in coverage and intensity during the day Sunday.  The 
  period of greatest impacts and snow accumulations will exist 
  Sunday afternoon into early Sunday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.


&&

$$

Marsili
182 
WWUS43 KIWX 241007
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
507 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

INZ018-022>025-OHZ002-004-005-015-242215-
/O.UPG.KIWX.WS.A.0002.260125T0000Z-260126T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KIWX.WS.W.0002.260125T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Allen IN-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-
Paulding-
507 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  8 inches. The greatest totals are most likely along and south of 
  US 24, east of US 35.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ009-017-OHZ001-242215-
/O.EXB.KIWX.WS.W.0002.260125T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
De Kalb-Whitley-Williams-
507 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  7 inches.

* WHERE...In Indiana, De Kalb and Whitley Counties. In Ohio, 
  Williams County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ026-027-032>034-OHZ016-024-025-242215-
/O.EXT.KIWX.WS.W.0002.260125T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
507 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM 
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 
  10 inches. The greatest totals are most likely east of I 69 along 
  and south of US 224.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ005>008-012>015-020-116-203-216-MIZ080-081-242215-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.260125T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-
White-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-Southern Kosciusko-
Branch-Hillsdale-
507 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 /407 AM CST Sat Jan 24 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS 
EVENING TO 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 
  inches. The greatest totals are most likely to be along and south 
  of a line extending from Hillsdale, MI southwestward into Warsaw 
  and Winamac, IN.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 1 AM EST /midnight 
  CST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ103-104-204-MIZ078-079-177-277-242215-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.260125T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Northern La Porte-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Western St. Joseph IN-
Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
507 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 /407 AM CST Sat Jan 24 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS 
EVENING TO 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 
  inches. The greatest totals are most likely near Lake Michigan and 
  along and south of a line extending from Colon, MI into Elkhart, 
  South Bend, and Fish Lake, IN.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 1 AM EST /midnight 
  CST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...System snow is expected tonight into Sunday, 
  then lake effect snow follows from Sunday night into Monday 
  morning. Depending on how the lake effect evolves behind the 
  system, it's possible we will need to extend the advisory into 
  Monday for Northern La Porte and Western St. Joseph County in IN, 
  and Berrien and Cass County in MI. Additional accumulations of 1-2 
  inches are possible late Sunday night into early Monday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MCD
026 
WWUS43 KIWX 241946
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
246 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

INZ009-017-018-022>025-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-251300-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.260125T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-
246 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 
1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  7 inches. The greatest totals will be along and south of US 24.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ026-027-032>034-OHZ016-024-025-251300-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.260125T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
246 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 
1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 
  10 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ005>008-012>015-020-116-203-216-MIZ080-081-251300-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.260125T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-
White-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-Southern Kosciusko-
Branch-Hillsdale-
246 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 /146 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM 
CST/ THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 1 AM EST /midnight 
  CST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ103-104-204-MIZ078-079-177-277-251300-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.260125T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Northern La Porte-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Western St. Joseph IN-
Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
246 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 /146 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM 
CST/ THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 1 AM EST /midnight 
  CST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow develops Sunday night and 
  persists through Monday. The Monday morning commute may be 
  impacted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Brown
196 
WWUS43 KIWX 250118
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
818 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

INZ009-017-018-022>025-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-251445-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-
818 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 
  inches. The greatest totals will be along and south of US 24.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The period of heaviest snowfall is expected 
  from around daybreak Sunday through early Sunday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ026-027-032>034-OHZ016-024-025-251445-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
818 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The period of heaviest snowfall is expected 
  from around daybreak Sunday through mid Sunday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ005>008-012>015-020-116-203-216-MIZ080-081-251445-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-
White-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-Southern Kosciusko-
Branch-Hillsdale-
818 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 /718 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST 
/MIDNIGHT CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow accumulation is expected 
  Sunday morning through early to mid afternoon Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ103-104-204-MIZ078-079-177-277-251445-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Northern La Porte-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Western St. Joseph IN-
Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
818 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 /718 PM CST Sat Jan 24 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST 
/MIDNIGHT CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the system snow is expected Sunday 
  into early Sunday afternoon. Lake effect snow develops Sunday 
  night and persists through Monday.  The Monday morning commute may 
  be impacted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Marsili
384 
WWUS43 KIWX 251013
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
513 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

INZ009-017-018-022>025-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-252215-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-
513 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 
  inches, with the greatest totals along and south of US 24.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ026-027-032>034-OHZ016-024-025-252215-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
513 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ103-104-204-MIZ078-079-177-277-252215-
/O.EXT.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T1200Z/
Northern La Porte-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Western St. Joseph IN-
Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
513 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 /413 AM CST Sun Jan 25 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. 
  This is combined system snow and lake effect snow that follows 
  behind the system through Monday morning. The greatest totals will 
  be closer to Lake Michigan and in the northwestern portions of 
  Cass County, MI.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow may persist through early 
  Monday afternoon, in Berrien, Cass, and St. Joseph, MI. Additional 
  accumulations are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ005>008-012>015-020-116-203-216-MIZ080-081-252215-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-
White-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-Southern Kosciusko-
Branch-Hillsdale-
513 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 /413 AM CST Sun Jan 25 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST 
/MIDNIGHT CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...System snow will taper off early this 
  evening, with a lake effect snow band moving into Southern La 
  Porte and Starke Counties in Indiana shortly after. If the band 
  becomes more stationary and extends further inland than forecast, 
  an extension may be needed for the advisory in those counties 
  through 7 am Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MCD
804 
WWUS43 KIWX 251604
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1104 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

INZ009-017-018-022>025-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-260415-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-
1104 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Storm total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches 
  expected with the greatest totals along and south of US Route 24.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ026-027-032>034-OHZ016-024-025-260415-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
1104 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Storm total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ103-104-204-MIZ078-079-177-277-260415-
/O.EXT.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Northern La Porte-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Western St. Joseph IN-
Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
1104 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 /1004 AM CST Sun Jan 25 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Storm total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches 
  with locally higher amounts possible. This includes a combined 
  system snow and lake effect snow that follows behind the system 
  through Monday morning. The greatest totals will be closer to Lake 
  Michigan. The Monday morning commute will likely be affected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates may reach 1 to 2 inches per 
  hour briefly in association with heavier lake effect snow showers 
  Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ203-260415-
/O.EXT.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Southern La Porte-
1004 AM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Storm total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches 
  with locally higher amounts possible.  This is a combined system 
  snow and lake effect snow that follows behind the system through 
  Monday morning.  The greatest totals will be closer to Lake 
  Michigan.

* WHERE...Southern La Porte County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ005>008-012>015-020-116-216-MIZ080-081-260415-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-
White-Northern Kosciusko-Southern Kosciusko-Branch-Hillsdale-
1104 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 /1004 AM CST Sun Jan 25 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST 
/MIDNIGHT CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Storm total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches 
  expected. Some additional lake effect snow showers may affect 
  portions of the advisory area Monday morning and affect the Monday 
  morning commute.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Marsili
879 
WWUS43 KIWX 251931
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
231 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

INZ103-MIZ177-277-260745-
/O.UPG.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
231 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 /131 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 
  inches with locally higher amounts possible due to stronger lake 
  effect snow bands.  Most of the additional snow accumulation will 
  be in association with lake effect snow showers tonight into 
  Monday morning.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte County. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour are 
  possible for a time late this evening into Monday morning due to 
  heavy lake effect snow showers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ203-260745-
/O.UPG.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Southern La Porte-
131 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches with locally higher amounts possible. Most of the 
  additional snow accumulation will be in association with lake 
  effect snow showers tonight into Monday morning.

* WHERE...Southern La Porte County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates in excess of an inch per hour 
  are possible with lake effect snow showers late this evening into 
  the early overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ009-017-018-022>025-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-260300-
/O.EXT.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T0300Z/
De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-
231 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ026-027-032>034-OHZ016-024-025-260300-
/O.EXT.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T0300Z/
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
231 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ005>008-012>015-020-116-216-MIZ080-081-260300-
/O.EXT.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T0300Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-
White-Northern Kosciusko-Southern Kosciusko-Branch-Hillsdale-
231 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 /131 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow showers may bring some 
  additional snow accumulations late this evening into Monday 
  morning across portions of Starke, Marshall, Kosciusko, Elkhart, 
  and Lagrange Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ104-204-MIZ078-079-260745-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Western St. Joseph IN-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
231 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. 
  Most of the additional snow accumulation is expected in 
  association with lake effect snow showers late tonight into early 
  Monday morning.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Eastern St. Joseph IN and Western St. Joseph 
  IN Counties. In Michigan, Cass MI and St. Joseph MI Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Marsili
729 
WWUS43 KIWX 260250
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
950 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

INZ009-017-018-022>027-032>034-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-
260400-
/O.EXP.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T0300Z/
De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-
Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-
Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
950 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Snow has waned this evening allowing the advisory to expire. Roads 
are wet and partially snow covered on many main roads and back roads 
could be snow covered. Continue to use caution while driving 
overnight.

$$

INZ005>008-012>015-020-116-216-MIZ080-081-260400-
/O.EXP.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T0300Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-
White-Northern Kosciusko-Southern Kosciusko-Branch-Hillsdale-
950 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 /850 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THIS 
EVENING...

Snow has waned this evening allowing the advisory to expire. Roads 
are wet and partially snow covered on many main roads and back roads 
could be snow covered. Continue to use caution while driving 
overnight.

$$

INZ103-MIZ177-277-261500-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
950 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 /850 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte County. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ203-261500-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Southern La Porte-
850 PM CST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Southern La Porte County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ104-204-MIZ078-079-261500-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Western St. Joseph IN-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
950 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Eastern St. Joseph IN and Western St. Joseph 
  IN Counties. In Michigan, Cass MI and St. Joseph MI Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CR
267 
WWUS43 KIWX 260951
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
451 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

INZ103-203-261100-
/O.CAN.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Northern La Porte-Southern La Porte-
351 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended. Additional minor accumulations of 1 inch or 
less are possible through the morning hours.

$$

MIZ078-261800-
/O.UPG.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Cass MI-
451 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 5 inches, with the greatest totals west of M-51.

* WHERE...Cass MI County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MIZ177-277-261800-
/O.EXT.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
451 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 5 inches. The greatest totals will be along and east 
  of US 31 and north of M-139.

* WHERE...Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. I-94, I-196, 
  and US 31.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility will fluctuate rapidly within lake 
  effect snow bands.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ005-261800-
/O.EXB.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Elkhart-
451 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches, with the greatest totals north of US-20 and west of IN-15.

* WHERE...Elkhart County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning commute, including the 
  toll road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility will fluctuate rapidly within lake 
  effect snow bands.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ104-204-MIZ079-261800-
/O.EXT.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Western St. Joseph IN-St. Joseph MI-
451 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are 
  expected as lake effect snow bands shift eastward through early 
  afternoon. The greatest accumulations will be west of US 131.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Eastern St. Joseph IN and Western St. Joseph 
  IN Counties. In Michigan, St. Joseph MI County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility will fluctuate rapidly within lake 
  effect snow bands.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MCD
833 
WWUS43 KIWX 261516
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1016 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

MIZ078-177-277-261800-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Cass MI-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
1016 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 
  3 inches. Most the additional snow accumulation just east of US 
  Route 31 across eastern Berrien and western Cass Counties.

* WHERE...Cass MI, Northern Berrien, and Southern Berrien Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour 
  are possible through 1130 AM EST.  Snowfall rates should diminish 
  toward noon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ005-104-204-MIZ079-261800-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Elkhart-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Western St. Joseph IN-St. Joseph MI-
1016 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 
  inches. Most of the additional snow accumulation is expected 
  across northeast St. Joseph County and northwest Elkhart County.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, and Western 
  St. Joseph IN Counties. In Michigan, St. Joseph MI County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour are 
  possible with the heavier snowbands across far northeast St. 
  Joseph County and northwest Elkhart County through 1130 AM EST 
  this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Marsili
668 
WWUS43 KIWX 261753
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1253 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

MIZ078-177-277-270600-
/O.EXP.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.WW.Y.0005.260127T0600Z-260128T0000Z/
Cass MI-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
1253 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Little additional 
  snow accumulation with the lake effect snow this afternoon. 
  Additional snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches late tonight through 
  Tuesday. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph late tonight into Tuesday 
  resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow.  Visibilities are 
  expected to be reduced to one quarter of a mile or less at times 
  late tonight through Tuesday, especially across open and rural 
  areas.

* WHERE...Cass MI, Northern Berrien, and Southern Berrien Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Road conditions may become 
  highly variable due to the potential of drifting snow. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ005-104-204-270600-
/O.EXP.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.WW.Y.0005.260127T0600Z-260128T0000Z/
Elkhart-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Western St. Joseph IN-
1253 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Little additional 
  snow accumulation with the lake effect snow this afternoon. 
  Additional snow accumulation around an inch late tonight through 
  Tuesday. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph late tonight into Tuesday 
  resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow.  Visibilities are 
  expected to be reduced to one quarter of a mile or less at times 
  late tonight through Tuesday, especially across open and rural 
  areas.

* WHERE...Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, and Western St. Joseph IN 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Road conditions may become 
  highly variable due to the potential of drifting snow. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MIZ079-270600-
/O.EXP.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.WW.Y.0005.260127T0600Z-260128T0000Z/
St. Joseph MI-
1253 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Little additional 
  snow accumulation with the lake effect snow this afternoon. 
  Additional snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches late tonight through 
  Tuesday. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph late tonight into Tuesday 
  resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow.  Visibilities are 
  expected to be reduced to one quarter of a mile or less at times 
  late tonight through Tuesday, especially across open and rural 
  areas.

* WHERE...St. Joseph MI County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Road conditions may become 
  highly variable due to the potential of drifting snow. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

INZ103-203-270600-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WW.Y.0005.260127T0600Z-260128T0000Z/
Northern La Porte-Southern La Porte-
1153 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Additional snow 
  accumulation around an inch late tonight through Tuesday. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph late tonight into Tuesday resulting in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.  Visibilities are expected to 
  be reduced to one quarter of a mile or less at times late tonight 
  through Tuesday, especially across open and rural areas.

* WHERE...Northern La Porte and Southern La Porte Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Road conditions may become 
  highly variable due to the potential of drifting snow. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Marsili

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Northern Indiana wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 23, 12:17 PM EST, 1 hour 40 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Lake effect snow showers are expected for west-northwest wind favored regions through early Saturday morning. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with the greatest totals in Michigan. Travel with caution as visibility will be limited within snow bands.
  • A cold weather advisory is in effect through Saturday morning. Breezy west-northwest winds combined with temperatures in the single digits above and below zero will lead to dangerous wind chills of 15 to 25 below zero at times. Coldest conditions will be in the overnight and early morning periods.
  • A winter storm watch for heavy snow is in effect Saturday night into Sunday evening for areas generally along and south of US 24, east of highway 35. Snow accumulations of around 6 inches are possible for most of the watch area. Areas east of I 69 and South of US 30 have the greatest potential for accumulations to exceed 6 inches.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 23, 12:17 PM EST, 1 hour 40 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1217 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...
- Lake effect snow showers are expected for west-northwest wind
  favored regions through early Saturday morning. Accumulations
  of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with the greatest totals in
  Michigan. Travel with caution as visibility will be limited
  within snow bands.

- A cold weather advisory is in effect through Saturday
  morning. Breezy west-northwest winds combined with
  temperatures in the single digits above and below zero will
  lead to dangerous wind chills of 15 to 25 below zero at times.
  Coldest conditions will be in the overnight and early morning
  periods.

- A winter storm watch for heavy snow is in effect Saturday
  night into Sunday evening for areas generally along and south
  of US 24, east of highway 35. Snow accumulations of around 6
  inches are possible for most of the watch area. Areas east of
  I 69 and South of US 30 have the greatest potential for
  accumulations to exceed 6 inches.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 929 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

Cold start to the morning across the area with most locations in
the single digits and wind chills from -10 to -20 (even colder
in occasionally higher gusts). Lake effect snow showers remain
close to Lk MI with some southern extent associated with a weak
trough dropping SE. Small flake size (due to DGZ being at ground
level) is limiting accumulations, but impacting visibility the
most some drops to as low as a quarter mile in some areas.
Issued a SPS to handle this impact.

Otherwise, no changes to headlines for the time being, including
the Winter Storm Watch with new guidance still being sifted
through.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 639 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

The main changes made overnight to the forecast were to add greater
detail to the winter storm watch for portions of the area, and to
extend the southernmost segment of the cold weather advisory.
Greater details on each of these, plus a discussion on today-
tonight's lake effect are below.

1. Cold Weather Advisory

Extended the cold weather advisory into Saturday morning for the
segment that was primarily south of US 24/east of I 69 that
initially ended at 1 pm EST today. The primary reason was that wind
chill values are slightly lower than previously forecasted for early
this morning and again tonight (previously 10 to 15 below zero; now
reaching 15 to 20 below zero at times). Initially forecasters held
off on extending this southern segment because the afternoon wind
chills today were below cold weather advisory criteria (5 to 10
below I think previously)-and because tonight's wind chills looked
to marginally meet the criteria of 15 below required for the
advisory. However, with the adjustment to winds/temps this forecast
issuance the wind chills for the afternoon and early evening will
range closer to 10 to 15 below zero, then drop overnight into Sat AM
more persistently to around 15 to 20 below. Extending the advisory
made sense-especially given our neighboring offices have their
advisories persisting through tonight/Sat AM as well (previously had
a gap). High temperatures today will struggle to make it out of the
single digits above zero, with low temps falling into the single
digits below zero tonight (some areas in MI/far northern IN could
reach 10 below). West-Northwest winds today of around 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 to 30 mph will make for quite a miserable day-unless
of course you enjoy the cold.

2. Winter Storm Watch from 7 pm ET Sat(24th)-7 pm ET into Sun(25th)

Today was a tough decision regarding whether or not to make changes
to the initial watch area or to upgrade portions to a warning. In
the end, I left the watch in place for now with no expansions from
the previous issuance. My current storm total snow forecast for this
24 hour period based on the available data had the greatest totals
south and east:

*1 to 3 inches in southern Lower MI outside of Hillsdale County and
southern Berrien (3-4").
*3-5 inches along/north of US 24, with greatest values along US 24
east of highway 35.
*Between 5-6" south of US 24, east of highway 35. I do have around
6.5" for much of Allen County, OH and Jay/Blackford County, IN--and
then for smaller portions of Van Wert County, OH and Adams/Grant
County, IN.

I'm most confident in seeing snow accums meet/exceed 6" for areas
generally south of US 30 and east of I 69-but there is still just
enough uncertainty amongst the models that worst case scenario have
this end up as an advisory event. If the GFS (and some of the other
guidance) is right, the timing will shift about 6 hours, and QPF
will drop by about 0.03-0.06" in the watch area, and as much as 0.05
to 0.10" for areas further north and west-which would impact snow
totals enough to keep most of the area more in the advisory realm.
If the NAM or similar guidance is right, QPF increases by about 0.1-
0.2" across the board (isolated up to 0.3" increase), which would
increase snow totals into warning criteria (and advisory needs would
expand northwest). For your amusement and to demonstrate the range
of potential outcomes that lead to my limited confidence...the snow
probabilities for this time period in the watch area range from 1-3"
(low end) to 8-11" (high end). The higher solution would also result
in widespread advisory/warning criteria well beyond the current
watch area (whereas low end suggests 0 to 2" outside of watch).

I used the probabilities of exceedence for snow totals to guide
my final decision on the watch:

*Probabilities for exceeding 4" are 60-80 percent (best further
south and east). Areas along US 24 that are further north and west
are closer to 45-50 percent (20-45% for MI counties, highest east).

*Probabilities for exceeding 6" are generally 30-50% along or just
north of US 24. Areas just south of US 24 are in the 40 to 60
percent range-with values of 50-60 percent confined to the area
along/south of US 30, east of I 69.

*Probabilities for exceeding 8" are around 25-40% in the watch area,
with highest values east of I 69 and along/south of US 30 (greatest
in Allen/Southern Van Wert in OH; Jay, Blackford, and southern
Adams/Grant counties in IN.

Generally speaking the somewhat subjective forecaster confidence
level for a warning needs to be 80 percent...and with these
probabilities below that I opted to keep the watch.

IND/ILN opted to upgrade their watch to a winter storm warning-which
makes sense as confidence is much higher to the south (their
criteria is also 5" whereas ours is 6"). CLE was considering
upgrading for portions of their area but decided to keep the watch
as well given uncertainties. I was close to upgrading the areas
along the IND/ILN/border (with best chance of exceeding 6-8"), but
thought it would be best to hold off given we are still 36 hours out
from the event. In my experience, phasing waves like what may occur
with this event have a high bust risk. Hopefully guidance comes into
better alignment for the next forecast update-especially as the main
wave with this system comes on shore for better sampling out west.

3. Lake effect snow today into Saturday morning

Last but not least, expecting around 1-3" of lake effect snow today
for W-NW favored snow belts. Winds will gradually shift northeast
overnight and east-southeast by Saturday morning, which will force
any remaining bands offshore (perhaps a little mesolow over Lake MI
per the hi-res guidance). Have a high pop/lower QPF forecast because
of the cold...the DGZ is essentially at the ground so this will
limit the optimal dendrite formation for higher snow totals. Gusty
winds near the lakeshore may also serve to break apart any better
formed snowflakes. We are also working with a fairly dry airmass,
which will limit QPF. We do get a boost of forcing with a couple of
shortwaves moving through this afternoon and evening that may
increase rates for a period-but not feeling confident in totals
greater than 3" or so. If travelling near the lakeshore, consider
allowing for extra time to reach your destination. Even though snow
totals will be limited, the small flake size and any blowing snow
thanks to gusty winds today will certainly cause visibility
restrictions. Driving in and out of lake effect snow bands is
hazardous in itself as visibility can quickly deteriorate. Roads may
also be slick in places with higher accumulations.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1214 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

Bitterly cold wnw flow will continue to allow LES to impact mainly
KSBN today into this evening with highly variable visbys with snow
showers. A few flurries and a trend toward MVFR cigs will also get
into KFWA through mid-afternoon. West-northwest winds gusting
up to 25 knots today diminish tonight. VFR conditions expected
through the day Saturday.

&&

.IWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Saturday for
     INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-
     116-203-204-216.
     Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday
     evening for INZ018-022>027-032>034.
OH...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Saturday for OHZ001-002-
     004-005-015-016-024-025.
     Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday
     evening for OHZ002-004-005-015-016-024-025.
MI...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Saturday for MIZ078>081-
     177-277.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM EST Saturday for LMZ043-046.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning until 1 AM EST Saturday for
     LMZ043-046.

&&

UPDATE...Fisher
DISCUSSION...MCD
AVIATION...Steinwedel/Cobb
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 23, 7:07 AM EST, 6 hours 50 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
707 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

INZ005>009-012>015-017-020-116-203-216-MIZ079>081-OHZ001-241215-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-White-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Southern Kosciusko-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-
707 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 /607 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Cold Weather Advisory.

Lake effect snow showers are expected today into tonight for W-NW
wind favored areas west of I 69 and north of US 30. Snow totals of
around 1 inch or less are expected. Low visibility is possible at
times due to falling and blowing snow. Travel with caution.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Cold Weather Advisory through Saturday morning.

There is potential for accumulating snow Saturday night into Sunday
evening. Snow accumulations exceeding 4 inches are possible. Monitor
the latest forecast for more details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of snow totals and travel conditions are appreciated.

INZ018-022>027-032>034-OHZ002-004-005-015-016-024-025-241215-
Allen IN-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-
Jay-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
707 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana and
northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Cold Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

 Cold Weather Advisory through Saturday morning.
 Winter Storm Watch for heavy snow Saturday night-Sunday evening.

For the watch area: Total snow accumulations of around 6 inches are
possible for most areas. Areas east of I 69 and south of US 30 have
the greatest potential for accumulations exceeding 6 inches. Monitor
the forecast for the latest on this winter storm.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of snow totals and travel conditions are appreciated.

LMZ043-046-241215-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
707 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.
   Heavy Freezing Spray Warning.

Conditions will be hazardous to small craft this afternoon and
evening. A small craft advisory will be needed once the gale warning
expires.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The nearshore forecast and marine headlines will be suspended due to
ice coverage starting Saturday. Forecasts and headlines will resume
once more extensive ice coverage diminishes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

INZ103-104-204-MIZ078-177-277-241215-
Northern La Porte-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Western St. Joseph IN-
Cass MI-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
707 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 /607 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM
CST/ SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana and
southwest Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Cold Weather Advisory.

Lake effect snow showers are expected today into tonight for areas
favored by west-northwest winds. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are
expected, with the highest amounts closer to the Lake MI shoreline.
If travelling, expect periods of low visibility due to falling and
blowing snow. Roads may be slippery in areas with greater
accumulation.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Cold Weather Advisory through Saturday morning.

There is potential for accumulating snow Saturday night into Sunday
evening. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible. Additional lake
effect accumulations are possible late Sunday night into Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of snow totals and travel conditions are appreciated.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 23, 9:16 AM EST, 4 hours 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
916 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

INZ005-006-008-012-014-103-104-116-203-204-216-MIZ078>080-177-277-
231630-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Noble-Starke-Marshall-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lagrange,
Topeka, Shipshewana, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Knox,
North Judson, Bass Lake, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Michigan City,
La Porte, Kingsbury, Fish Lake, South Bend, Mishawaka, Lakeville,
Granger, Syracuse, Milford, North Webster, Leesburg, Wanatah,
La Crosse, Union Mills, North Liberty, New Carlisle, Walkerton,
Warsaw, Winona Lake, Silver Lake, Mentone, Dowagiac, Cassopolis,
Edwardsburg, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon,
Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph,
Paw Paw Lake, Niles, New Buffalo, Stevensville,
and Berrien Springs
916 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 /816 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026/

...Snow showers will locally reduce visibilities this morning...

Scattered to numerous snow showers will occur mainly north of
Route 30 and west of Interstate 69 this morning. While overall
accumulations will be rather light, the small snowflake size will
cause greater impacts to visibility. Rapid changes from 1 mile to
as low as a quarter mile can be expected. If you encounter these
low visibilities, slow down and make sure your headlights are on.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 23, 11:03 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryIWX14 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.