Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued December 3 at 7:21PM EST until December 6 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 4:21pm
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 12:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, the threat has ended, and
snow will continue to diminish this evening. For the Winter Storm
Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
in excess of 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45
mph.
* WHERE...Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening
commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will cross the region on
Wednesday night and could bring a band of heavier snow with
quickly deteriorating conditions, including a quick inch or two of
snow, visibility of 1/4 mile or less, and wind gusts to 45 mph.
Travel could quickly become difficult across the region before
lake effect snow bands enter for the rest of the event. Strong
wind gusts as high as 45 mph may result in blowing snow and local
reductions in visibility. The large snowpack across the region
from the recent lake effect event may drift and cause hazardous
travel conditions.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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.
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