…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
\nTHROUGH FRIDAY EVENING…<\/p>\n
* WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
\nof 8 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 45
\nmph causing blowing and drifting snow.<\/p>\n
* WHERE…Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties.<\/p>\n
* WHEN…From late Wednesday night through Friday evening.<\/p>\n
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
\nlikely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1\/4
\nmile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds may down
\npower lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout
\nconditions are possible and may make travel treacherous. The
\nhazardous conditions could impact the busy Thanksgiving holiday
\ntravel.<\/p>\n
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Heaviest snowfall will likely occur Thursday
\nafternoon and early evening with snowfall rates up to 1 inch per
\nhour.<\/p>\n
PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…<\/p>\n
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Forecast
\nsnow amounts and timing will be updated as the storm approaches.<\/p>\n
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
\nnecessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
\nstorm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
\nbooster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
\nAlso take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
\nyou survive in case you become stranded.<\/p>\n
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
\nheavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
\nalso vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
\nvisibility, and road conditions.<\/p>\n
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