Heavy snow and high winds are in the forecast for Friday and Saturday in Southwest Michigan. The National Weather Service says travel "could become very difficult and perhaps impossible" by Friday night. White-outs, downed branches and power lines are among the hazards people may encounter if they venture out.
The agency has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 10 am Friday to 7 pm Saturday.
Kalamazoo Public Schools has canceled classes for Friday. Kalamazoo city buildings will close tomorrow at 12 p.m. Additionally, Kalamazoo County announced the closing of all county courts and buildings.
Other schools and governments have announced closures as well, as compiled by WWMT.
Temperatures are expected to plummet by Sunday. MLive has compiled a list of warming centers in Kalamazoo.
Michael Symonds reports for WMUK through the Report for America National Service Program.
