Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southern Erie County; Heavy Snow Expected Through Tuesday
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Southern Erie County from 10 PM Sunday until 7 AM Tuesday, with 6 to 10 inches of snow and 30 mph wind gusts forecast.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cleveland, OH, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southern Erie County. The alert is effective starting at 10:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, and remains in place until 7:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically covers Southern Erie County in Pennsylvania.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping 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. Residents can visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions.
Expected Conditions
Heavy lake enhanced snow is expected throughout the warning period. Total snow accumulations are forecast to be between 6 and 10 inches. Additionally, winds are expected to gust as high as 30 mph on Monday. Light snow will transition to bands of heavier lake enhanced snow tonight and persist through Monday. Periods of moderate to heavy snowfall are expected, with the heaviest snowfall likely occurring on Monday morning.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 10:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22. Hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 7:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24.
Source: NOAA Official Notice