On Wednesday at 12:45 a.m. a winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 1 a.m. until Friday 4 a.m. for Southern Erie.

"Total snow accumulations 8 to 10 inches. Locally higher amounts up to 14 inches within the most persistent lake effect snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph," can be expected according to the weather service. "An initial period of snow is expected late tonight into early Wednesday, with peak snow rates of up to 1 inch per hour. After a break in the snow most of the day Wednesday, a period of snow and falling temperatures is expected Wednesday evening. Lake effect snow develops overnight Wednesday night and persists through Thursday night."

"Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel c

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