Erie was showered with lake effect snow

The Erie region experienced lake snow and slippery roads on Black Friday. The National Weather Service in Cleveland issued a snow warning resulting in lake effects.

The Erie County Executive Declares a State of Disaster Emergency

Erie County Executive Brenton Davis has declared a local disaster emergency for Erie County due to the snowstorm that hit the region.

According to a press release, this declaration is made when a “…disaster has endangered the health, safety and welfare of a significant number of persons residing in Erie County and threatens to create problems greater than Erie County can possibly handle .” solve …”

The declaration authorizes Erie County officials to act as necessary to help restore essential public services and meet the needs of the emergency.

EMTA service was suspended at 6 p.m. Friday

According to a news release, all Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority fixed route and LIFT services ended at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, due to road conditions and numerous stranded vehicles. Regular operations are scheduled to resume on Saturday, November 30, weather permitting. You can find current information at ride-the-e.com, the EMTA Facebook page or the myStop app.

The forecast snow amount increases for Friday night

According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, the following snow levels are forecast for the Erie area as of 3:30 p.m. Friday. Forecasters expect a total of 41 to 63 inches of snow to fall in the region from Friday morning through Sunday night:

Friday afternoon: Daily accumulations of 13-19 inches possible.
Friday Night: New snow accumulations of 16-22 inches possible.
Saturday: New snow accumulations of 2-4 inches possible.
Saturday night: New snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday: New snow accumulations of 2-4 inches possible.
Sunday night: New snow accumulations of 6-10 inches possible.

Erie County Public Library locations will be closed Saturday

All Erie County Public Library locations (Blasco Library, Bookmobile, Edinboro Branch Library, Iroquois Branch Library, Lincoln Community Center Branch Library and Millcreek Branch Library) will be closed Saturday, November 30th due to weather conditions. Blasco Library has also canceled its service on Sunday, Dec. 1, according to a news release from the library.

Portions of I-90 and I-86 closed

I-90 eastbound between Exit 22B and the New York State Line will be closed starting Friday at 2:20 p.m

I-86 westbound between the New York state line and I-90 will be closed starting Friday at 2:30 p.m

For the latest updates, visit the 511PA website.

-AJ Rao

Events around Erie canceled

Erie Events has rescheduled the Polar Experience show at the Warner Theater, scheduled for Friday at 6:30 p.m., to December 11th at 6:30 p.m

If you are unable to attend the rescheduled show, call the Erie Events box office at 814-452-4857 and receive a free voucher to a Moxie event in 2025.

Additionally, due to inclement weather, the AHN Festival of Trees at the Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, will end at 3:00 p.m. instead of 8:00 p.m. this morning.

Saturday’s Miracle on State Street vendor event, part of Small Business Saturday in downtown Erie, has been postponed until Dec. 7 due to weather.

-Nicholas Sorensen

City declares snow emergency

The city of Erie declared a snow emergency Friday afternoon.

The emergency will last all weekend. According to a press release, this declaration extends the city’s even and odd number parking regulations through Saturday and Sunday.

-Nicholas Sorensen

What are the road conditions in the Erie area?

Major highways in Erie County are experiencing significant snow cover.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, motorists on I-90, I-79 and I-86 anywhere in the county are limited to 45 miles per hour due to snow-covered roads.

There is also a Tier 4 restriction in place on the motorways, meaning commercial vehicles, including articulated lorries and buses, will no longer be permitted from early Friday morning.

-AJ Rao

How much snow is expected?

According to the National Weather Service, the Erie area could receive between 30 and 50 inches total Friday through Sunday. The NWS forecasts for each day beginning at noon on Friday, November 29th:

Friday: Daily accumulations of 20 to 30 cm possible.
Friday night: New snow accumulations of 6-10 inches possible.
Saturday: Fresh snow accumulations of 20 to 30 cm possible.
Saturday Night: New snow accumulations of 3-5 inches possible.
Sunday: New snow accumulations of 6-10 inches possible.

A lake effect snow warning is also in effect until Saturday.

-Nicholas Sorensen

What are the current conditions?The latest weather alerts for Erie County

Where you can warm up

An overflow warming shelter at the Community Resilience Center, 450 E. 16th St., in Erie is open to homeless people. The shelter has a maximum capacity of 50 people per night.

Travel updates

PennDOT: Check traffic alerts and monitor weather conditions on PennDOT’s website.

Erie International Airport: Check the status of all flights at Erie International Airport with the airport’s live flight monitor. The live flight monitor shows any cancellations or delays. Most international airports offer similar features.

Parking rules in the snow:The City of Erie urges residents to follow odd and even parking regulations when clearing snow

Tips:

Cold temperatures can affect vehicle operation. Check your vehicle’s antifreeze level, battery and ignition system, brakes, exhaust system, fuel and air filters, heater and defroster, lights and hazard lights, oil, thermostat, tires, windshield wipers and windshield fluid .
Keep a cold weather emergency kit in your car that includes water bottles, jumper cables, non-perishable food, blankets and clothing.

Power outages

If your power goes out, do not run generators in your home or use a gas furnace to heat your home. The engine may emit carbon monoxide gas.

Call your energy provider to find out what repairs are expected. Penelec has a power outage map to help you determine where the power outage is and how widespread it is. You can also call Penelec immediately at 1-888-544-4877 (1-888-LIGHTSS) for assistance.

Turn off and unplug lights and appliances to avoid overloading the circuit once the power comes back on. Select a light to stay on to watch for power restoration.

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Erie was showered with lake effect snow

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