Deep low pressure off the coast of Nova Scotia maintained a cold west to northwest flow across the eastern Great Lakes.   Lake effect snow bands developed downwind of Lake Erie late on March 13th.  The snow showers picked up in intensity and coverage during the early morning hours of the 14th.   By daybreak, bands of moderate to heavy snow were over both Erie and Crawford Counties.  Visibilities at times were as low as a quarter mile.  The snow showers began to decrease after midday and tapered to flurries by late afternoon.  Westerly winds gusted to as much as 30 mph during this event causing much blowing and drifting.   Snowfall totals exceeded 10 inches over portions of inland Erie and northern Crawford Counties.   In Erie County, a peak total of 19.5 inches was reported in Amity Township.  Other totals from Erie County included: 15.0 inches at Edinboro; 14.5 inches at Union City, 11.5 inches at McKean; 10.5 inches at Corry; 10.0 inches in Summit Township and 9.0 inches southeast of Erie.  In Crawford County the peak total was 15.7 inches at Cambridge Springs with 12.0 inches west of Meadville and 8.5 inches at Drakes Mills.   Many accidents were reported.

Lake-Effect Snow in SOUTHERN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 14-MAR-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Deep low pressure off the coast of Nova Scotia maintained a cold west to northwest flow across the eastern Great Lakes. Lake effect snow bands developed downwind of Lake Erie late on March 13th. The snow showers picked up in intensity and coverage during the early morning hours of the 14th. By daybreak, bands of moderate to heavy snow were over both Erie and Crawford Counties. Visibilities at times were as low as a quarter mile. The snow showers began to decrease after midday and tapered to flurries by late afternoon. Westerly winds gusted to as much as 30 mph during this event causing much blowing and drifting. Snowfall totals exceeded 10 inches over portions of inland Erie and northern Crawford Counties. In Erie County, a peak total of 19.5 inches was reported in Amity Township. Other totals from Erie County included: 15.0 inches at Edinboro; 14.5 inches at Union City, 11.5 inches at McKean; 10.5 inches at Corry; 10.0 inches in Summit Township and 9.0 inches southeast of Erie. Many accidents were reported.

Lake-Effect Snow in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 14-MAR-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Deep low pressure off the coast of Nova Scotia maintained a cold west to northwest flow across the eastern Great Lakes. Lake effect snow bands developed downwind of Lake Erie late on March 13th. The snow showers picked up in intensity and coverage during the early morning hours of the 14th. By daybreak, bands of moderate to heavy snow were over both Erie and Crawford Counties. Visibilities at times were as low as a quarter mile. The snow showers began to decrease after midday and tapered to flurries by late afternoon. Westerly winds gusted to as much as 30 mph during this event causing much blowing and drifting. Snowfall totals exceeded 10 inches over portions of inland Erie and northern Crawford Counties.  In Crawford County the peak total was 15.7 inches at Cambridge Springs with 12.0 inches west of Meadville and 8.5 inches at Drakes Mills. Many accidents were reported.