Lake-effect snow and slippery roads impacted the Erie region on Black Friday, with a lake-effect snow warning issued by the National Weather Service in Cleveland.
How are Erie area road conditions?
Significant snow cover is affecting major highways in Erie County.
Drivers on I-90, I -79 and I-86, anywhere in the county, are restricted to 45 miles per hour due to snow packed roads, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
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The highways are also under a Tier 4 restriction, meaning commercial vehicles, including tractor trailers and buses, are not permitted, as of early Friday morning.
-A.J. Rao
How much snow is expected?
According to the National Weather Service, the Erie area could receive between 30 and 50 inches total from Friday through Sunday. The NWS predicts the following accumulations for each day, as of noon Friday, Nov. 29:
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Friday: Daytime accumulations of 8-12 inches possible.
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Friday night: New snow accumulations of 6-10 inches possible.
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Saturday: New snow accumulations of 8-12 inches possible.
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Saturday night: New snow accumulations of 3-5 inches possible.
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Sunday: New snow accumulations of 6-10 inches possible.
A lake effect snow warning is also in place through Saturday.
-Nicholas Sorensen
What are the current conditions? The latest weather alerts for Erie County
Travel updates
PennDOT: Check traffic alerts and monitor weather conditions on PennDOT’s website.
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Erie International Airport: Check any flight’s status at the airport going into or out of Erie International Airport with the airport’s live flight monitor. The live flight monitor will display any cancelations or delays. Most international airports offer similar features.
Snow parking rules: City of Erie urges residents to follow odd-even parking regulations for snow plowing
Tips:
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Cold can affect vehicle operation. Check your vehicle’s antifreeze levels, battery and ignition system, brakes, exhaust system, fuel and air filters, heater and defroster, lights and flashing hazards, oil, thermostat, tires, windshield wipers and windshield fluid.
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Keep a cold weather emergency kit in your car which includes water bottles, jumper cables, nonperishable food, blankets and clothing.
Power outages
Should your power go out, do not operate generators inside your home or use a gas oven to heat your residence. The motor can emit carbon monoxide gas.
Call your power service provider to check on estimated repairs. Penelec has a power outage map that is useful to determine where the outage is located and how widespread it is or call Penelec at 1-888-544-4877 (1-888-LIGHTSS) immediately for help.
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Turn off and unplug lights and appliances to avoid any circuit overloads once the power is back on. Select one light to leave on to watch for power restoration.
Keep your refrigerator door closed to avoid spoiling food.
In case of emergency, most municipalities will open warming shelters in the event of a widespread power outage during severe winter weather. If you need assistance, call your local municipality to see where you can go.
Stay up to date on Erie-area weather
Return to GoErie.com for updates. Get the latest AccuWeather forecast details and radar images. Download the GoErie app for iOS or Android for mobile-friendly forecasts.
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Latest weather updates: Erie slammed with lake-effect snow
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