Lake Effect Snow Warning Issued
From
Washington Township
Sent
Thu, Nov 28 @ 4:15am
Description
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 28 at 4:00AM EST until November 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...A multi-day lake effect snow event off Lake Erie will
begin tonight and bring periodic heavy snow to the region. These
heavy lake effect snow bands will bring occasional 1 to 2 inch per
hour snowfall rates and poor visibility, as low as one quarter of
a mile, which will make travel difficult to impossible, especially
along Interstates 90, 86, and 79. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Friday morning and evening commutes and any
post-holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will shift to the southwest on Saturday
and push heavy snow away from the region for a period. Lake effect
snow is likely to return across the area on Sunday into early next
week and bring additional snowfall. Additional winter weather
headlines may be needed to address this next round of snow.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel
restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.511pa.com for
the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
This notification was posted by Washington Township. Washington Township is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
