Blizzard Warning Issued
From
North East (Township)
Sent
Wed, Dec 4 @ 9:35pm
Description
Blizzard Warning issued December 4 at 9:20PM EST until December 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches
north of I-90 increasing to 12 to 20 inches with locally higher
amounts south of I-90. Wind gusts up to 60 MPH north of I-90 and
up to 50 MPH south of I-90, mainly Thursday morning.
* WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Significant drifting of snow is likely, including
across some roadways. The strong winds may cause downed trees and
power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel is
expected to be impossible late tonight and Thursday and should be
postponed. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday
morning and evening commutes.
* 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. The strongest winds and blizzard conditions are expected
late tonight through midday Thursday. Lake effect snow bands will
develop Thursday afternoon and be the main concern for the rest of
the event through Friday as wind gusts slowly diminish. The strong
winds and density of the large snowpack across Northwest
Pennsylvania could result in damage to structures.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.
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. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
This notification was posted by North East (Township). North East (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.
