Winter Storm Slows Travel Across Northeast, Lake Erie Cities Hit Hardest
A winter storm is impacting travel across the Northeast this morning, bringing snow, sleet, and rain to major cities.Conditions are notably challenging along the Lake Erie shoreline, with significant snowfall already reported.Commuters are urged to exercise caution and allow for extra travel time.
The storm is affecting a wide swath of the region, from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. While some areas are experiencing heavy snow,others are dealing with a cold,icy rain. The impact on morning commutes is widespread, and conditions are expected to gradually improve throughout the day as the storm system moves eastward.
Here’s a city-by-city breakdown:
• Cleveland & Buffalo: Light snow is falling, slowing travel throughout the morning. Snow will taper off around 10 a.m. ET in Cleveland, while Buffalo will see conditions last until around lunchtime.
• Pittsburgh: roads are snow-covered,with up to 2 inches of snow already accumulated. Steady snowfall is expected to continue through the morning commute before tapering after 10 a.m. ET.
• Baltimore & Washington, DC: A cold rain is falling and will continue throughout the morning commute. Temperatures are just above freezing, preventing wintry precipitation.
• Philadelphia: Dry conditions currently,but a cold rain is expected to arrive during the morning rush and continue throughout the day.A brief period of snow or sleet is absolutely possible when precipitation begins, particularly along I-95, but is not expected to significantly impact travel.
