ERIE, PA – Northwest Pennsylvania and Southwest New York are in for another winter weather treat after a day of milder temperatures.
A wind advisory is still in place for Erie County, and a high wind warning is in place for Chautauqua County. Some of the highest wind gusts could reach between 40 and 60 mph Thursday night, especially along the Lake Erie shoreline. The highest gusts could happen in northern Chautauqua County. Drivers should be aware of any tree branches that may fall on the roads due to high winds. Power outages may also occur due to broken power lines.
A winter weather advisory is also issued for Erie and Chautauqua Counties, starting Friday morning and lasting through Saturday morning. During the morning and afternoon commutes, an additional 3 to 6 inches of snow may fall, causing slippery roadways if left untreated. Wind gusts may also reach near 50 mph, leading to blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Drivers should also be aware of icy roads. After a period of heavy rain on Thursday night, the water on the streets will easily freeze up as temperatures plummet from the 40s to the 20s on Friday morning…