Lake Effect Snow Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
1236 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
PAZ006-280545-
/O.UPG.KCTP.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251129T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KCTP.LE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251129T0600Z/
Potter-
Including the cities of Coudersport
1236 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
between 2 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Potter County.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall later tonight and
Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
1236 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
PAZ004-005-280545-
/O.CON.KCTP.LE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251129T0600Z/
Warren-McKean-
Including the cities of Warren and Bradford
1236 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible.
Winds gusting between 25 and 35 mph at times.
* WHERE...McKean and Warren Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday
morning commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
549 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
PAZ002-003-280700-
/O.CON.KCLE.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251129T0600Z/
Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Edinboro, Corry, Union City, Meadville,
and Titusville
549 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Additional snow
accumulations of 6 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
* WHERE...Southern Erie and Crawford counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected within lake effect
snow bands and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life- threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Thanksgiving holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow bands will continue to
occur over southern Erie and northern and central Crawford
Counties through Friday. Peak snow rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour within snow bands are expected through early Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all
travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit
www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic
conditions.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of
locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away.
Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes
in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is
absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared
for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between
you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach
your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be
especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your
car is winterized and in good working order.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
122 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
NYZ007-008-012-019-020-085-280615-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251129T0600Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Watertown, Lowville, Warsaw, Jamestown,
Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
122 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 12 to
24 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high
as 45 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Jefferson, Lewis, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and
Southern Erie Counties. The greatest accumulations off Lake Erie
will be found across the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge,
northern Cattaraugus County, Boston Hills, and southwest Wyoming
County. The greatest accumulations off Lake Ontario will be found
across the Tug Hill Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with snow covered roads
and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact
Thanksgiving holiday travel. Gusty winds will down tree branches
and cause isolated power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
122 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
NYZ021-280615-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251129T0600Z/
Allegany-
Including the cities of Wellsville
122 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to
16 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high
as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Allegany County. The greatest accumulations will be across
the higher terrain in the western portion of the county.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with snow covered roads
and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact
Thanksgiving holiday travel. Gusty winds will down tree branches
and cause isolated power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
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