Lake Effect Snow Warning Updated
From
Washington Township
Sent
Tue, Dec 3 @ 2:25pm
Description
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 3 at 2:23PM EST until December 3 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow.
Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. For the Winter
Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow
accumulations in excess of 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as
high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, until 7 PM EST this
evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are
expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will cross the region on
Wednesday night and could bring a band of heavier snow with
quickly deteriorating conditions, including a quick inch or two of
snow, visibility of 1/4 mile or less, and wind gusts to 45 mph.
Travel could quickly become difficult across the region before
lake effect snow bands enter for the rest of the event. Strong
wind gusts as high as 45 mph may result in blowing snow and local
reductions in visibility. The large snowpack across the region
from the ongoing lake effect event may drift and cause hazardous
travel conditions.
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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