An area of low pressure moved from the Gulf Coast up the west side of the Appalachians and across western Pennsylvania on February 15th and 16th bringing the first heavy synoptic snow of the season to western Pennsylvania. The snow spread into Crawford and Erie Counties during the late evening hours of the 15th.  The snow intensified overnight as the low approached Pittsburgh with wet heavy  snow falling over both Erie and Crawford Counties. Visibilities during the overnight hours of the 16th were less than a mile and at times less than one half mile. The snow quickly ended from west to east around midday. Six to nine inches of snow fell over the area with highest amounts over the eastern end of Erie County. In Erie County, 10 inches was reported south of North East with 9.5 inches at Corry and 6.5 inches in Mill Creek Township.  Officially, 6.5 inches of snow was reported at Erie International Airport.  In Crawford County, a peak total of 8 inches was reported at Meadville.  Numerous accidents were reported during this event along with a few power outages. Many schools were closed on the 16th.

Heavy Snow in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-16 21:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An area of low pressure moved from the Gulf Coast up the west side of the Appalachians and across western Pennsylvania on February 15th and 16th bringing the first heavy synoptic snow of the season to western Pennsylvania. The snow spread into Crawford and Erie Counties during the late evening hours of the 15th.  The snow intensified overnight as the low approached Pittsburgh with wet heavy  snow falling over both Erie and Crawford Counties. Visibilities during the overnight hours of the 16th were less than a mile and at times less than one half mile. The snow quickly ended from west to east around midday. Six to nine inches of snow fell over the area with highest amounts over the eastern end of Erie County.  In Crawford County, a peak total of 8 inches was reported at Meadville.  Numerous accidents were reported during this event along with a few power outages. Many schools were closed on the 16th.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-16 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An area of low pressure moved from the Gulf Coast up the west side of the Appalachians and across western Pennsylvania on February 15th and 16th bringing the first heavy synoptic snow of the season to western Pennsylvania. The snow spread into Crawford and Erie Counties during the late evening hours of the 15th.  The snow intensified overnight as the low approached Pittsburgh with wet heavy  snow falling over both Erie and Crawford Counties. Visibilities during the overnight hours of the 16th were less than a mile and at times less than one half mile. The snow quickly ended from west to east around midday. Six to nine inches of snow fell over the area with highest amounts over the eastern end of Erie County. In Erie County, 10 inches was reported south of North East with 9.5 inches at Corry and 6.5 inches in Mill Creek Township.  Officially, 6.5 inches of snow was reported at Erie International Airport.  Numerous accidents were reported during this event along with a few power outages. Many schools were closed on the 16th.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-16 23:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An area of low pressure moved from the Gulf Coast up the west side of the Appalachians and across western Pennsylvania on February 15th and 16th bringing the first heavy synoptic snow of the season to western Pennsylvania. The snow spread into Crawford and Erie Counties during the late evening hours of the 15th.  The snow intensified overnight as the low approached Pittsburgh with wet heavy  snow falling over both Erie and Crawford Counties. Visibilities during the overnight hours of the 16th were less than a mile and at times less than one half mile. The snow quickly ended from west to east around midday. Six to nine inches of snow fell over the area with highest amounts over the eastern end of Erie County. In Erie County, 10 inches was reported south of North East with 9.5 inches at Corry and 6.5 inches in Mill Creek Township.  Officially, 6.5 inches of snow was reported at Erie International Airport.  Numerous accidents were reported during this event along with a few power outages. Many schools were closed on the 16th.