* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 mph will cause some blowing and drifting snow. The strongest winds are expected later this afternoon into this evening.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 1 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and times of lower visibilities. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.