By Liz Shepherd
InkFreeNews

WARSAW — A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Kosciusko County and surrounding areas.

The watch will be in effect from 7 a.m. Friday, March 3, to midnight Saturday, March 4.

According to the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana, heavy, wet snow is possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds and heavy snow could bring down tree branches.

Nearby counties also under a Winter Storm Watch include Elkhart, Fulton, Marshall, and Noble Counties.

InkFreeNews will continue to post updates as they are published by NWS.