Warning Issued As Hundreds of Thousands Told To Delay Travel
Summary
Heavy snowfall has led to warnings for people in New York and Pennsylvania to delay travel until Tuesday afternoon. The snow, caused by a weather pattern called lake-effect snow, is expected to impact travel and could result in power outages and hazardous driving conditions. This comes at a time when flight cutbacks related to a federal shutdown are already disrupting travel in the region.Key Facts
- People in New York and Pennsylvania have been advised to delay travel due to heavy lake-effect snow.
- Lake-effect snow happens when cold air passes over warmer lake water, causing heavy snow to fall.
- The National Weather Service has issued warnings for several counties in northwestern Pennsylvania and western New York.
- Winter weather is expected to persist through 1 p.m. on Tuesday, with high snowfall in areas like Southern Erie and Crawford counties.
- Visibility on roads may drop significantly, raising the risk of travel difficulties and sporadic power outages.
- Chautauqua County in New York could see up to 11 inches of snow by Tuesday morning.
- Residents and motorists are urged to carry emergency supplies if they must travel and to be prepared for changing weather conditions.
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