Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 18 at 2:00AM EDT until March 18 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 11:00pm
Expires:
March 18, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch.
* WHERE...Southern Erie County.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The remaining lake effect snow showers will
gradually lift out over the lake through sunrise. Brief moderate
to heavy snow remains possible until the band moves offshore.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Southern Erie
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: