The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow warning for Erie and Crawford Counties, predicting heavy snowfall and hazardous travel conditions from Wednesday to Sunday.
On Tuesday at 4:06 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a lake effect snow warning valid from Wednesday 7 a.m. until Sunday 7 p.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie as well as Crawford County . Heavy lake effect snow is expected. New snow accumulations between 8 and 20 inches through Thursday afternoon with intermittent lake effect snow bands through the weekend that may bring totals up to 2 to 3 feet.
The most favored locations for the highest totals will be the higher elevation areas of southern and eastern Erie County and northern Crawford County. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, describes the weather service. A low pressure system will bring widespread rain to the region today and tonight. This system will extend a cold front across the area tonight and rain will transition to snow for Wednesday with significant lake enhancement expected. Lake effect snow squalls will persist across Northwest Pennsylvania for Wednesday into Thursday with the highest snowfall rates and total accumulations tied to the higher elevations of southern and eastern Erie County and northern Crawford County. Snow will begin to lift north toward Lake Erie on Thursday and bring a relative lull in heavy snow squalls on Thursday night. Snow is expected to return for Friday and into the weekend and bring additional snowfall accumulations that could replicate total snowfall received on Wednesday and Thursday, resulting in total snowfall amounts in the 2 to 3 feet range. 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. Travel will become very difficult and should be postponed. The hazardous conditions will impact travel during the typical morning and evening commutes from Wednesday through Sunday, explains the weather service. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergenc
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