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Lake Effect Snow Warning
Issued: 5:45 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of lake effect snow will push back onshore this evening and will become nearly stationary tonight into Friday morning before slowly lifting back north and weakening. Snowfall rates could reach 1 inch per hour at times tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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