Corry, PA – A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Southern Erie County through 4 a.m. Friday, as heavy snow and gusty winds continue to impact travel across northwestern Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service in Cleveland.
Forecasters expect total snow accumulations of 8 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches possible within the most persistent lake-effect snow bands. Winds may gust up to 35 mph, reducing visibility and creating areas of blowing and drifting snow.
Snowfall will be intermittent Wednesday, with the heaviest rates—up to 1 inch per hour—developing again Wednesday night into Thursday. Forecasters say lake-effect snow will continue through Thursday night, leading to difficult and potentially dangerous travel conditions across rural and elevated areas.
Communities including Corry, Union City, and Edinboro are expected to see the greatest accumulations, particularly along east–west roads where crosswinds and snow bands converge. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation urges drivers to delay unnecessary travel and monitor 511PA.com for real-time road updates.
Travelers should keep emergency supplies in vehicles, including flashlights, blankets, and water, as visibility may drop rapidly within heavy snow bands. Forecasters add that temperatures will fall through Thursday, further complicating snow removal and road treatment efforts.
The National Weather Service advises residents to prepare for slick roads through early Friday and to avoid travel during periods of heavy snow.
