Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 5 at 12:56AM EST until January 5 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 9:56pm
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch.
* WHERE...Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times due to deep snow cover
on roads and poor visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavy lake effect snow with
snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are expected through Sunday
afternoon.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Northern Erie; Southern Erie; Crawford
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH