Winter Storm Watch Updated
From
North East (Township)
Sent
Fri, Nov 18 @ 10:01am
Description
Winter Storm Watch issued November 18 at 9:44AM EST until November 20 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow
occurring. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected.
The greatest totals will likely be focused along the immediate
lakeshore. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm
Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow
accumulations in excess of 8 inches possible. Winds could gust
as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Erie county.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight EST
tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening
through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible. Patchy
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest lake effect snow today is
expected this afternoon and early evening, when snowfall rates
of 1 to 2 inches per hour and near-zero visibility are expected
at times.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on
driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania
roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway, and
traffic conditions.
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