Winter Storm Warning Issued
From
Washington Township
Sent
Wed, Dec 10 @ 12:59am
Description
Winter Storm Warning issued December 10 at 12:45AM EST until December 12 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 10
inches. Locally higher amounts up to 14 inches within the most
persistent lake effect snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Southern Erie County.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial period of snow is expected late
tonight into early Wednesday, with peak snow rates of up to 1 inch
per hour. After a break in the snow most of the day Wednesday, a
period of snow and falling temperatures is expected Wednesday
evening. Lake effect snow develops overnight Wednesday night and
persists through Thursday night.
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.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
This notification was posted by Washington Township. Washington 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.
