Summary:
A strengthening clipper storm will shift across southeastern Canada Wednesday and Thursday with a arctic cold front crossing the Great Lakes and Northeast which will produce intense bursts of snow and gusty winds. Localized short-duration blizzard conditions will be possible with several feet of additional lake effect snow in the Great Lakes. Dry and warm conditions are expected in the West. Impacted Lanes: I-80, I-40, I-5, I-84, I-94, I-29, I-90, I-35, I-39, I-43, I-74, I-55, I-65, I-69, I-74, I-96, I-75, I-20, I-26, I-95, I-77, I-81, I-79, I-68, I-70, I-76, I-86, I-88, I-91, I-87, I-89, I-93
Pennsylvania
Lake Effect Snow Warning remains in effect until 1 AM EST Saturday morning
- Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches with locally higher amounts where bands persist and in the higher terrain of southern and eastern Erie County and northern Crawford County. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph near the lakeshore with gusts to 45 mph inland.
- Impacts: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes from Wednesday evening through Friday evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and power lines.
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 AM EST Friday morning
- Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 1 PM EST Friday afternoon
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM EST Friday evening
- West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Maryland
Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 3 PM EST Thursday afternoon
- Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible, locally up to 10 inches. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
- Impacts: Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Gusty winds may down trees limbs resulting in power outages.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM EST Thursday evening
- West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
North Carolina
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 4 PM EST Thursday afternoon
- West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
- Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM EST Thursday afternoon
- West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM EST Thursday afternoon
- Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
- Impacts: Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property will experience shallow flooding.
California
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 12:15 PM PST this afternoon
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
- Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Freezing Fog Advisory remains in effect until 12:15 PM PST this afternoon
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
- Impacts: Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, especially along I-80 near Fernley. Roads may also be slick.
Additional Lake Effect Snow Warnings include but are not limited to: Ohio, and New York
Additional Blizzard Warnings include but are not limited to: West Virginia
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, New York, Vermont, and Maine
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
Additional High Wind Warnings include but are not limited to: South Carolina, Minnesota, and Virginia
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Idaho, Washington, and Oregon
Additional Freezing Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Oregon, and Nevada
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