At 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued an updated lake effect snow warning for Crawford County, which would remain in force until 1 a.m. on Saturday.
“Snow with a strong lake effect. Ten to twenty inches of snow may accumulate; larger amounts may be possible in areas where the bands are most pronounced. The weather service warns of wind gusts of up to 50 mph, particularly tonight and Thursday morning. Tonight, an Arctic front will move across the area, bringing with it a band of heavier snow. The weather will rapidly deteriorate, with visibility of less than a quarter mile, wind gusts of up to fifty miles per hour, and a swift inch or two of snow. With the start of this winter event, travel around the region may soon become challenging. Near-blizzard conditions are predicted for Thursday morning and late tonight, when the heaviest winds are predicted. With some leftover snow on Friday, lake effect snow bands will form and be the primary concern for the remainder of the event through Thursday. Furthermore, buildings in far northern Crawford County may sustain damage due to the strong winds and dense snowpack.
Snowfall and blowing may cause visibility to decrease below 1/4 mile. Late tonight and Thursday morning are predicted to be near-blizzard conditions. Roads will probably get slippery and dangerous, especially bridges and overpasses. Travel may be extremely challenging or even impossible. The journeys from Thursday morning through Friday evening will be affected by the dangerous circumstances. According to the weather service, gusty winds have the potential to knock down power lines and tree branches. “If you have to go, make sure your car has food, drink, and an additional flashlight in case of an emergency. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation strongly advise drivers to observe all traffic laws and postpone needless travel. The weather during lake effect snow might range from dry conditions a few miles distant to bands of heavy snow locally. Visibilities can differ significantly as well. Be ready for sudden changes in road conditions, visibility, and weather.
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