Lake Effect Snow Warning Issued
From
Emporium
Sent
Wed, Dec 4 @ 4:36am
Description
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 4 at 4:21AM EST until December 6 at 8:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
A complex storm system will cause light snow later today and during
the first part of the night. Stronger snow showers and some heavy
squalls are expected in the second half of the night. Then, lake
effect snow bands will kick in on Thursday. A break in snowfall
accumulations could occur Thursday morning for areas south of
Interstate 80, but the snow will pick back up again later in the
day. The lake effect will continue through Friday night across for
the northern Alleghenies.
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter, and Warren Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected at times and will make
travel difficult and treacherous. The strong winds combined with
the weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could
cause sporadic power outages. Areas of blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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.
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