Winter storm to bring blizzard conditions to Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Up to 18 inches of snow is forecast for Indiana's Lake Michigan shores as a winter storm is expected to bring blizzard conditions to the state.

The National Weather Service early Wednesday had blizzard warnings in effect for northwest Indiana and winter storm warnings issued for areas including Crawfordsville, Kokomo and Logansport.

The harshest weather though was expected along the Lake Michigan coast from Gary to the Michigan border. Forecasters said blizzard conditions are likely mid-morning through early evening with wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. They warned motorists of zero visibility on roadways and white-out conditions.

A winter weather advisory was in effect Wednesday for areas south of the storm, including Vincennes northeast to Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Marion.