Snowy pattern begins with lake effect Thursday

Lake effect snow showers begin early Thursday morning and last through midday. Final totals of one to three inches are likely in the lake effect zone from South Bend – Elkhart and northward. The amount of snow may not be overwhelming but most of it falls during the morning commute. Snow ends Thursday afternoon, sunshine returns Friday before more widespread snow Saturday.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, breezy, snow after 3 AM, low 24. 

Lake effect snow lasts through Thursday morning

Thursday: Lake effect snow showers, high of 28.

Up to 1 Up to 1

Friday: Mostly sunny, high of 30.

Saturday: Snow showers, highs near 30. 

More widespread snow expected Saturday morning