Erie, PA – Western Pennsylvania is under a Winter Weather Advisory, with up to 5 inches of snow expected across Erie County and surrounding areas before 4 AM Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, widespread snow will transition to lake effect snow Thursday afternoon, with the heaviest snowfall occurring in the afternoon and evening. Snowfall rates could reach 1 inch per hourat times, making travel hazardous.
Temperatures will remain in the teens, with wind chills in the single digits. Roads, bridges, and overpasses will become slick, impacting both the morning and evening commutes.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation urges drivers to slow down and use caution. Those traveling should check 511pa.com for real-time road conditions.
Snowfall will gradually taper off overnight, but icy conditions may persist into Friday morning. Motorists should allow extra travel time and prepare for reduced visibility in heavier bursts of snow.
