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Lake Effect Snow Warning
Issued: 2:49 PM Jan. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Widely variable additional accumulations of 3 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to periods of snow covered roads and sharply reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions may impact this evening's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest additional accumulations will across the higher terrain of southern Erie County and northern Crawford County. Amounts will be lighter north of I-90 towards the lakeshore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. &&
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