ERIE, PA – Winter weather advisories posted through Saturday for Ashtabula, Erie, & Chautauqua Counties. Prepare for some snowy weather Friday into Saturday, as a fast-moving clipper system cuts through the Great Lakes. This is not a big snowstorm but watch out for some slick travel on the roads.
The focus will shift to lake effect snow by late Friday afternoon, into Friday night. Lake effect will become localized by Saturday. The snow amounts will be light & manageable through Friday, with a general one to three inches. The snow gets a boost later Friday & Friday night from the lake, with additional localized 2-6 inches through Saturday.
Local lake effect fluff continues on Saturday, but the amounts will be minor, with an additional inch, before high pressure diminishes the moisture. Temperatures will be falling on Saturday as bitter cold arrives. Expect a few leftover “tea kettle” flakes as cold air continues coming off the lake on Sunday. Expect high temperatures in the low-to-mid 20s with overnight lows dropping into the single digits & teens over the weekend.