…LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 8 and 20 inches. The greatest snow totals of 12″ or more
are expected south of I-90 in Erie County and the northern portion
of Crawford County. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN…From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds may down
power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout
conditions are expected and will make travel difficult to
impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact busy Thanksgiving
holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Lake effect snow will begin in far northern
Erie County late Wednesday night the band moves gradually moves
inland Thursday morning. The heaviest snow is expected Thursday
and Thursday night when snowfall rates could reach 1 to 2 inches
per hour at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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 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.
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.
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…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE…In Ohio, Lorain, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, and Lake
Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County.
* WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Southwest winds this afternoon become west
tonight into into Thursday and then northwest by Thursday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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