Lake Effect Snow Warning Updated
From
North East Township
Sent
Thu, Nov 27 @ 3:14am
Description
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 27 at 3:04AM EST until November 29 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 8 and 20 inches. The highest snowfall totals of over 1
foot is expected south of I-90 in Erie County and across the
northern tier of Crawford County. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions with 1/4 SM visibility or lower are
expected at times and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact
Thanksgiving holiday travel. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy lake effect snow over Lake Erie has
begun to push inland, impacting portions of Erie County. This band
will continue to push south, increasing in intensity today through
tonight with peak snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour
possible at times. This will result in snow quickly accumulating
on surfaces and rapidly changing visibilities.
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.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
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.
