Lake Effect Snow Warning Updated
From
Washington Township
Sent
Wed, Dec 4 @ 4:05pm
Description
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 4 at 3:57PM EST until December 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 10 and 20 inches with locally higher amounts where bands
persist and in the higher terrain of southern and eastern Erie
County and northern Crawford County. Winds gusting as high as 50
mph near the lakeshore with gusts to 45 mph inland.
* WHERE...Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes
from Wednesday evening through Friday evening. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will cross the region tonight
and will 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 50 mph. Travel could quickly
become difficult across the region with the onset of this winter
event. Lake effect snow bands will develop tonight and be the main
concern for the rest of the event through Friday. Strong wind
gusts as high as 50 mph may result in blowing snow and local
reductions in visibility. Additionally, the gusty winds and
density of the large snowpack across Northwest Pennsylvania could
result in damage to structures.
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.
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.
