The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday evening for the following area counties: Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, Fulton, Allen, Noble, Wabash and Miami.

According to the NWS, heavy snowfall is expected with snowfall totals of 6-12 inches possible. Blowing and drifting snow, especially Sunday afternoon and evening, is expected to occur.

The NWS notes that there is “medium to high” confidence that heavy snowfall will occur however, there is lower confidence in the exact amounts and location of the heaviest snow.

Snow covered roads with “very hazardous” driving conditions are expected.