The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for northern Indiana, including Kosciusko, Elkhart, Whitley, Marshall, Noble, St. Joseph, and Allen Counties, until late Thursday morning.

The outlook calls for lake effect snow showers through tonight with an additional one to three inches of accumulation possible in areas favored by northwest winds. Wind chill temperatures as low as negative 15 degrees are possible early Thursday morning.

Travel is only recommended for emergencies. For those who must get out in this weather, it is advised that you carry an extra flashlight, food and water in the event of an emergency. Any individuals driving during this period are advised to use extreme caution.

NWS is forecasting a possibility of snow through Thursday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to climb back into the mid to high 20s by the weekend, with a high of 35 degrees on Saturday. However, there is a chance of snow in the forecast for Saturday night and Sunday.