Lake Effect Snow Warning Issued
From
Albion
Sent
Sun, Nov 9 @ 2:03pm
Description
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 9 at 1:57PM EST until November 11 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 11 inches. Highest totals will be across the higher
elevations of northwest Pennsylvania.
* WHERE...Southern Erie County.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities will drop below
1/4 mile in heavy snow. Travel will be difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized tree damage and power outages are
possible due to the combined weight of wet snow accumulations and
leaves remaining on the trees. Snowfall rates within the strongest
bands may reach 1 to 2 inches per hour.
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 Albion. Albion 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.
