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    Dangerous snow expected near Buffalo: See forecast maps and warnings

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    One snow foot It fell in parts of the Northeast on Thanksgiving Day and more snow on the way Forecasters said there will be precipitation in parts of the Upper Great Lakes throughout the Northeast on Saturday and the rest of the weekend.

    Some parts on Saturday New York Bypass cleared but remains closed Pennsylvania was trying to clear interstates in the region. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in question called in the state’s National Guard to help stranded motorists and signed a disaster declaration in Erie County. He urged citizens to stay off the roads.

    Heavy lake effect is expected to bring bands of snow from Lake Erie and Lake Ontario to the Buffalo, New York area for the remainder of the weekend, resulting in an additional 1 to 2 feet of snow in some locations. There weather service said.

    In Buffalo, the weather service warned Saturday that snow could fall at a rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour during the day in the most stubborn snow bands. Travel conditions will be nearly impossible during these times.

    In the heaviest snow bands conditions can be blizzard-like and snow can accumulate at the feet, while just outside the bands conditions are much milder. AccuWeather. Even if conditions seem safe for driving near your starting point, you never know what you might encounter during your holiday weekend trip.

    “If a traveler becomes stranded, the situation could quickly escalate into a life-threatening emergency given the conditions,” AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said.

    Snow expected in many states

    Temperatures will remain below average in the Northern Plains National Weather ServiceHeavy lake-effect snow will affect Michigan’s upper peninsula and parts of the lower peninsula through Monday. Lake-effect snow from Lake Erie and Lake Ontario will also affect downwind areas this weekend, bringing snow to states like Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.

    Light to moderate snow will also fall in parts of the Central Plains and Central Appalachians through Sunday, the weather service said.

    St. The weather service in St. Louis also warned that heavy snow bands of 3 to 5 inches could lead to hazardous road conditions along the I-70/I-64 corridor.

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    Erie County, Pennsylvania, snow emergency

    in Erie County, All public transport is suspended and libraries are closed on Saturday in the midst of the ongoing lake effect snow emergency. In addition to Shapiro’s disaster declaration for the county, Erie Mayor Joe Schember also declared a snow emergency in the city over the weekend.

    Erie International Airport measured 22.6 inches of snowfall on Friday, and forecasters said an additional 42 inches of snow were expected by Tuesday morning, including 10 to 20 inches on Saturday.

    The county also urged residents not to call 911 unless it is a life-threatening emergency due to the high call volume during the storm.

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    What is lake effect snow?

    Lake effect snow can last from a few minutes to days. This usually occurs in the fall and early winter, before the lakes freeze, and is common in the Great Lakes region. National Weather Service.

    Lake effect snow occurs when cold air, usually from the direction of Canada, passes over warmer water, causing heat and moisture to be transferred to the lower part of the atmosphere. When air rises, clouds form a narrow band, creating lake-effect snow. Approximately 2 to 3 inches of snow may fall per hour while it lasts.

    Credit: Erie Times-News

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