Winter Weather Alerts this week
Winter Weather Alerts were issued for the area, and are in effect later this week.
(Turquoise):
Heavy lake effect snow bands are expected for Erie and Chautauqua Counties from 4 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. Total snow accumulations could go up to 10 inches or higher, with the heaviest snow Monday night and Tuesday due to WNW winds and lower temps. Lake Erie is relatively warm at this time, so the higher totals are away from the lake and in the higher elevations.
If you must travel Monday and Tuesday, beware of low visibility due to blowing snow, as wind gusts up to 35 MPH are expected. Wear a heavy coat, hat, and gloves, and keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in an emergency.
WINTER STORM WATCH (Light Blue):
Heavy lake-effect snow is possible for Ashtabula, Crawford, and Warren Counties from late Sunday night to late Tuesday night. The snowfall is heaviest Monday night and Tuesday with cooler temps and W winds. Snowfall totals could reach 5-10′′, but because this is a watch, the totals might change sometime this week.
Prepare for low visibility on Monday and Tuesday due to blowing snow. Wind gusts could go up as high as 30 MPH.
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