Lake Effect Snow Warning Updated
From
North East Township
Sent
Thu, Nov 27 @ 9:44am
Description
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 27 at 9:32AM EST until November 29 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 20
inches, with the greatest accumulations south of I-90 in Erie
County and across northern Crawford County. Lighter amounts are
expected near the lakeshore. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
evening and Friday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is setting up south of I-90
in Erie County into northern Crawford County through this
afternoon, with snow expected to push south into more of Crawford
County late today and tonight. Peak snow rates of 1 to 2 inches
per hour within snow bands are expected through tonight.
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.
