Lake-effect snow warning

2024 - 12 - 4

Winter Wonderland or Winter Woes? Your Guide to the Great Lakes Snowstorm!

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Snow lovers rejoice! The Great Lakes region is getting slammed with lake-effect snow, while Pittsburgh enjoys a day at the beach. Buckle up!

Get ready to bundle up and brace for impact! The Great Lakes region is gearing up for yet another round of lake-effect snow, with warning alerts issued across northern areas like Erie, Crawford, and parts of Greater Akron. The National Weather Service has forecasted between ten to eighteen inches of the fluffy white stuff, making it a winter wonderland for snow lovers while prompting street parking bans in local communities. As we pull out our snow shovels and brave the icy chill, it seems like there’s no rest for the snow-weary amidst the snow-covered scenes that blanket our favorite winter spots.

As snow continues to fall, residents are still digging out from previous snowstorms that delivered up to six feet of snow during Thanksgiving weekend. While some areas like Erie County are bracing for blizzard conditions, Pittsburgh seems to be escaping the chaos – questionably enjoyable to snow enthusiasts! It appears that the same weather system bringing a winter storm watch to parts of Cleveland and right through the Great Lakes region is somehow sparing other places. How is it that when Erie gets pummeled, its neighbor to the south enjoys comparatively calm weather?

The Arctic front, responsible for this weather madness, also brings gusty winds encouraging wind chills to dip dangerously low. As meteorologists keep a close watch, local communities are advised to stay indoors if possible and prepare for hazardous travel conditions as snow squalls and blustery winds create treacherous driving. The ongoing lake-effect snow phenomenon means residents may not just get a sprinkling of snow but rather find themselves in the midst of colossal drifts and snowy landscapes.

On a lighter note, did you know that lake-effect snow occurs when cold winds sweep across the warmer waters of the Great Lakes, picking up moisture that then falls as snow on the opposite shore? Moreover, Erie is not alone in its snow saga—Chautauqua County has also received warnings of heavy snowfall, with forecasts pointing to snow depths beyond two feet! Don’t forget to enjoy the stunning views while keeping safe, as the enchanting seasonal scenery makes it a true winter wonderland for those who embrace the chill!

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Ready for more snow? New lake-effect warning issued for Erie ... (GoErie.com)

Ten inches to 18 inches of new snow could be headed for parts of Erie and Crawford counties during a new lake-effect warning starting Wednesday night.

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LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING: See how far south snow will reach (fox8.com)

Northern communities along the snowbelt are still digging out after multiple days of lake-effect snow. Now, more lake-effect snow is on the way as well as a ...

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Lake Effect Snow Warning issued for Greater Akron Wednesday ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

An Arctic storm is expected to bring snow and gusty wind to Greater Akron. It's our turn. The relatively snow-free days are coming to an end. A strong Arctic ...

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Here it comes, more advisories issued ahead of next round of snowfall (News 5 Cleveland)

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the following counties from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m. Friday. Lorain County. Medina County. Lake effect snow ...

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Lake Effect Snow Warning in place for northeast Ohio, wintry mix ... (Spectrum News 1)

OHIO — Snow returns to the forecast tonight with a blast of cold, arctic air. What You Need To Know. Wednesday starts breezy with warmer afternoon highs

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Winter storm watch issued; 5 inches of snow or more in forecast (Meadville Tribune)

The National Weather Service in Cleveland issued a winter storm watch for this afternoon through late Thursday night. The agency said some parts of Crawford ...

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Cleveland and Great Lakes Region Brace for Intense Winter Storm ... (Hoodline)

The National Weather Service Cleveland has warned of a severe multi-hazard winter storm with heavy snow and high winds hitting the Great Lakes region.

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Lake Effect Snow Warning: Heavy Snowfall and High Winds ... (Chautauqua County)

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Chautauqua County, effective from 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 4, ...

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Lake effect snow warning and winter weather advisories begin ... (The Daily News Online)

WARSAW — Another round of warnings and advisories has been issued as the GLOW region gears up for more winter weather.

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Winter storm watches issued for Great Lakes region as lake-effect ... (Yahoo! Voices)

Lake-effect snow is forecast to wallop the already snow-buried Great Lakes region.

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Lake effect snow starts falling today in Central NY: 1 foot or more ... (syracuse.com)

Wind gusts of more than 40 mph are expected, which could cause squalls and whiteouts.

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When Erie gets pummeled with snow, why is Pittsburgh spared? (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

As Erie County continues to dig its way out of a historic Thanksgiving weekend lake-effect winter storm that left behind up to 6 feet of snow in some areas, ...

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Great Lakes region braces for more snow while cleaning up after ... (Spectrum News)

More than five feet of snow blanketed the area east of Cleveland along Lake Erie and more was expected later in the week, with a winter storm watch in place ...

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No rest for the snow-weary: Weather service issues blizzard warning ... (GoErie.com)

All of Erie County is under a blizzard warning through Saturday at 1 a.m. while the rest of the region faces lake-effect snow warnings.

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Parts of Great Lakes region under lake-effect snow warnings into ... (USA TODAY)

Parts of northwest Pennsylvania are forecasted by the National Weather Service to see more than two feet of snow, and Erie is predicted to get over 18 inches.

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Lake-effect snow warning in effect as Arctic front approaches (cleveland.com)

The National Weather Service says the cold front will generate 5 to 10 inches of snow in eastern and southern Cuyahoga County, and in Geauga, southern Lake, ...

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Live updates: Accumulating snow to impact Northeast Ohio (WKYC.com)

Northeast Ohio weather forecast shows we're tracking winter conditions with accumulating snow and gusty winds, which is why a Lake Effect Snow Warning was ...

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Great Lakes region braces for more snow while cleaning up after ... (Jacksonville Daily News)

Cleanup work is still taking place around parts of the Great Lakes region socked by lake-effect snowstorms that dropped several feet of snow over the ...

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Next comes the lake-effect snow (News 5 Cleveland)

Next comes the lake-effect snow ... Here's the latest update on severe weather across Northeast Ohio. ... CLEVELAND — News 5's meteorologists have been preparing ...

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Weather warnings in effect; rain turning to snow (fox8.com)

As we head into Wednesday evening, look for a wintry mix, including some rain and some snow for areas.

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Lake effect lingers; single-digit wind chills (fox8.com)

A LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING remains in effect for Ashtabula (inland and lakeshore,) Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Portage, Summit, and Trumbull counties.

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Snow warning prompts 2 local communities to issue parking bans (Sharonherald)

Break out the snow shovels. The National Weather Service issued a local lake-effect snow warning, which activated street parking bans in two communities.

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