The National Weather Service (NWS) says forecasters have reviewed records going back to 2008 and found no instance of a Winter Storm Warning issued in November in recent memory. As of Friday afternoon, that has changed — and the new warning includes Fishers.

Snow is expected to begin as early as 7 a.m. Saturday and continue through 10 a.m. Sunday, with 4 to 7 inches possible in the local area. “Travel could be very difficult,” the NWS cautions.

Having lived in Central Indiana most of my life, I know the first major snowfall of the season can be especially hazardous. Some drivers take to snowy and icy roads as if it were the Fourth of July. Please be careful and stay alert to the behavior of other motorists.

In a recent podcast, the Fishers Department of Public Works — which oversees snow removal — urged residents to move their vehicles off neighborhood streets. This helps crews clear snow more efficiently and ensures plows can reach every street.

The storm’s timing is especially challenging for those traveling during the Thanksgiving weekend. If you must be on the road, take precautions and be prepared for changing conditions.