(La Porte County, IN) - A band of Lake Effect Snow has placed its target on portions of La Porte County in Indiana and Berrien County in Michigan.  As a result, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the area until 6:00am Central / 7:00am Eastern on Saturday. 

 

From the Weather Center at  Hometown News Now, here's the latest forecast from Staff Meteorologist, Wayne Mahar.

 

TODAY & TONIGHT:  Brisk Winds and Cold with occasional Lake Effect Snow and Snow Showers likely.  Accumulations through tonight are expected to be 6 to 12 inches, with higher totals possible in some areas.  High 20, Low near 9.  

 

SATURDAY:  Lingering snow showers, slowly ending.  Becoming Partly Sunny at times in the afternoon.  High near 18

 

SATURDAY NIGHT:  Partly Cloudy and icy cold.  Low -5 

 

SUNDAY:  Partly to Mostly Sunny.  High 18

 

MONDAY:  A chance of snow showers, freezing rain, and sleet.  High 30