KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Kosciusko, Marshall and Noble counties. Brief whiteout conditions are possible along and south of the US 6 corridor this evening, Jan. 29.

A band of intense lake effect snow showers will continue to drift south this evening. Snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour can be expected within this band leading to near whiteout conditions at times. Motorists should exercise extreme caution and be prepared for rapid reductions in visibility and icy, snow covered roads.