At 11:27 p.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service issued an updated lake effect snow warning for Northern Erie and Southern Erie that would last until Tuesday at 7 p.m.
“Snow with a strong lake effect. According to the weather service, there will be additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches across the majority of the county, but up to 15 inches locally in the eastern parts. “From Wednesday night through Thursday night, a powerful cold front will pass through, bringing with it strong, gusty winds and significant lake effect snowfall. Significant travel disruptions could result from the mix of precipitation and blowing snow, therefore more winter weather headlines will probably be required during this time.
“Roads will probably get slippery and dangerous, especially bridges and overpasses. Snowfall and blowing might cause visibility to plummet below 1/4 mile. Travel will be dangerous and maybe fatal due to the anticipated whiteout conditions. Traveling could be challenging. The meteorological office warns that the dangerous circumstances may affect travel on Tuesday morning and evening. “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. People ought to think about postponing all of their travel. If a driver must travel, they should be extremely careful. 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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