An area of strong low pressure moved northeast across Ohio and into Northwest Pennsylvania during the early afternoon hours of December 16th.  Precipitation associated with this low spread into northwestern Pennsylvania late in the afternoon of the 15th and continued till late on the 16th.  The precipitation started as mostly snow then transitioned to a mixture of rain and freezing rain late in the evening on the 15th.  This mixture changed back to all snow during the morning hours of the 16th.  Winds gusted to as much as 40 mph during the afternoon of the 16th causing near blizzard conditions.  Snow measurements were hampered by the strong winds.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-07 16:00:00 to 17-DEC-07 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began in Erie County during the late afternoon hours of December 15th. The snow changed to sleet and freezing rain during the evening hours. The precipitation eventually turned to rain for a few hours on the morning of the 16th. By mid morning on the 16th, the precipitation changed back to all snow with moderate to heavy snow then falling through the afternoon and into the evening. Winds gusted to 40 mph during the afternoon and evening of the 16th causing near blizzard conditions for several hours. Considerable blowing and drifting occurred with drifts over three feet deep reported. Snowfall totals during this event were around six inches over much of the county. Some ice accumulation was also reported. Travel was severely impacted by this storm with travel during the afternoon and evening of the 16th very difficult. Numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-07 16:00:00 to 17-DEC-07 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began in Erie County during the late afternoon hours of December 15th. The snow changed to sleet and freezing rain during the evening hours. The precipitation eventually turned to rain for a few hours on the morning of the 16th. By mid morning on the 16th, the precipitation changed back to all snow with moderate to heavy snow then falling through the afternoon and into the evening. Winds gusted to 40 mph during the afternoon and evening of the 16th causing near blizzard conditions for several hours. Considerable blowing and drifting occurred with drifts over three feet deep reported. Snowfall totals during this event were around six inches over much of the county. Some ice accumulation was also reported. Travel was severely impacted by this storm with travel during the afternoon and evening of the 16th very difficult. Numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-07 16:00:00 to 17-DEC-07 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began in Crawford County during the late afternoon hours of December 15th. The snow changed to sleet and freezing rain during the evening hours. The precipitation eventually turned to rain for a few hours on the morning of the 16th. By mid morning on the 16th, the precipitation changed back to all snow with moderate to heavy snow then falling through the afternoon and into the evening. Winds gusted to 40 mph during the afternoon and evening of the 16th causing near blizzard conditions for several hours. Considerable blowing and drifting occurred with drifts over three feet deep reported. Snowfall totals during this event were in excess of six inches over much of the county with a maximum of 11.5 inches in Meadville. A snow spotter near Meadville measured 3.6 inches of snow during a 90 minute period on the 16th. Some ice accumulation was also reported. Travel was severely impacted by this storm with travel during the afternoon and evening of the 16th near impossible in rural areas. Numerous accidents were reported.