KALAMAZOO — Motorists should prepare for a slippery commute tomorrow morning and more than 6 inches of snow could be on the ground by the lunch hour in Kalamazoo and other parts of Southwest Michigan, according to a winter-weather advisory issued this afternoon by the National Weather Service.

The advisory, which was issued just before 4 p.m., is to be in effect from 2 a.m. to noon on Monday for Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties, as well as four additional counties. Forecasters said conditions could change rapidly and visibility may be down to as little as a quarter of a mile at times.

The winter storm, which is set to hit the area nearly a month into spring, could drop 3 to 5 inches of snow tonight and Monday, but snowfall amounts of more than 6 inches are possible, according to the advisory.

In addition to the wintry weather, a wind advisory was issued this afternoon for several counties, including Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. The advisory is to be in effect until 8 tonight.

Forecasters said winds could gust as high as 45 mph for diminishing this evening.

Contact Rex Hall Jr. at rhall@kalamazoogazette.com or 269-388-7784.