Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 16 at 11:45PM EDT until March 18 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 8:45pm
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Southern Erie County.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery conditions
with with slower travel likely The hazardous conditions could
impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
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.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
Southern Erie
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: