Lake Effect Snow Warning Updated
From
Fairview Township
Sent
Fri, Nov 28 @ 1:24am
Description
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 28 at 1:10AM EST until November 29 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Additional snow
accumulations of 4 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts
possible in higher terrain and where bands of snow persist.
Winds gusting as high as 35 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 bands will continue to
occur over southern Erie County and northern and central
Crawford County today. Peak snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour within snow bands are expected early this morning.
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 Fairview Township. Fairview 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.
