Lake Effect Snow Warning Issued
From
Wesleyville
Sent
Thu, Dec 5 @ 7:33pm
Description
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 5 at 7:19PM EST until December 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
between 8 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will persist and be
the main concern for the rest of the event through Friday as wind
gusts slowly diminish. The strong 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.
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