Meadville, Pa. – Snow will begin stacking up across northwest Pennsylvania by 7 p.m. tonight, setting the stage for slick highways and reduced visibility before the Wednesday morning commute begins.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Crawford and southern Erie counties from 7 p.m. Tuesday until 1 p.m. Wednesday. Forecasters expect 2 to 5 inches of accumulation, with the highest totals south of Interstate 90 and east of Interstate 79. Wind gusts could reach 35 mph, producing patchy blowing snow and visibility drops during the pre-dawn hours.
The heaviest snowfall is likely between midnight and 5 a.m. Wednesday, impacting key routes including I-79 near Meadville, Route 6 through Union City, and roadways around Edinboro, Corry and Titusville. PennDOT warns untreated roads, bridges and overpasses may become snow-covered quickly overnight.
Drivers should slow down, allow extra braking distance and consider delaying non-essential travel during the early commute. Motorists can check real-time conditions at 511pa.com before heading out.
Snow intensity will taper late Wednesday morning, but slick spots may linger into early afternoon. Additional advisories could be issued if bands strengthen overnight.
