< Winter Storm Warning Pennsylvania | Effective 03/16/2026 10:46

Winter Storm Warning Pennsylvania | Effective 03/16/2026 10:46

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued March 16 at 1:46PM EDT until March 18 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Widespread snow this evening transitioning to lake effect snow late tonight through Tuesday night. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Southern Erie County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous starting this evening. Lake effect snow bands may significantly reduce visibility and produce quick accumulations of snow on roadways. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep 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. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions.
Area Description: 
Southern Erie
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH