Lake Effect Snow Warning Updated
From
Greenwood Township
Sent
Thu, Nov 27 @ 2:09pm
Description
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 27 at 2:06PM EST until November 29 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Additional snow
accumulations of 6 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
* WHERE...Southern Erie and Crawford counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected within lake effect
snow bands and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Thanksgiving holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow has set up south of I-90
in Erie County into northern Crawford County 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 Greenwood Township. Greenwood 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.
