A cold front moved across the upper Ohio Valley early on January 12th. A wave of low pressure developed along the front and moved northeast across eastern Ohio and into northwestern Pennsylvania.  Cold air moved into the area behind the low causing rain to change to mixed precipitation. This transition began during the early to middle part of the afternoon. In most locations the rain first mixed with snow before transitioning to a period of freezing rain. At most locations, the freezing rain lasted two to three hours with around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation reported. The freezing rain quickly transitioned to snow as the sun went down and temperatures turned even colder. Light to moderate snow then continued through the evening hours of the 12th and early morning hours of the 13th before ending just before sunrise. The snow was enhanced by Lake Erie late in the event.  Snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches were common across Erie and Crawford Counties. The combination of freezing rain and snow created difficult driving conditions although the impact was lessened by the fact that most of the snow fell after the evening commute ended and before the morning commute on the 13th. Peak winds during this event were between 30 and 35 mph  from the north. Winds lessened during the evening but blowing and drifting snow was reported.  In Erie County a peak snowfall total of 8.0 inches was measured in Greene Township with 7.9 inches in Erie and 7.0 inches at McKean.  Other reports from Erie County included: 6.6 inches at Union City; 6.3 inches at Wattsburg and 5.5 inches at Girard.  4.0 inches of snow was measured at Erie International Airport.  In Crawford County a peak snow total of 7.5 inches was reported near Meadville with 6.5 inches near Canadohta Lake. Many accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-JAN-18 14:00:00 to 13-JAN-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A cold front moved across the upper Ohio Valley early on January 12th. A wave of low pressure developed along the front and moved northeast across eastern Ohio and into northwestern Pennsylvania. Cold air moved into the area behind the low causing rain to change to mixed precipitation. This transition began during the early to middle part of the afternoon. In most locations the rain first mixed with snow before transitioning to a period of freezing rain. At most locations, the freezing rain lasted two to three hours with around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation reported. The freezing rain quickly transitioned to snow as the sun went down and temperatures turned even colder. Light to moderate snow then continued through the evening hours of the 12th and early morning hours of the 13th before ending just before sunrise. The snow was enhanced by Lake Erie late in the event. Snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches were common across Erie and Crawford Counties. The combination of freezing rain and snow created difficult driving conditions although the impact was lessened by the fact that most of the snow fell after the evening commute ended and before the morning commute on the 13th. Peak winds during this event were between 30 and 35 mph from the north. Winds lessened during the evening but blowing and drifting snow was reported. In Crawford County a peak snow total of 7.5 inches was reported near Meadville with 6.5 inches near Canadohta Lake. Many accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-JAN-18 14:00:00 to 13-JAN-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A cold front moved across the upper Ohio Valley early on January 12th. A wave of low pressure developed along the front and moved northeast across eastern Ohio and into northwestern Pennsylvania. Cold air moved into the area behind the low causing rain to change to mixed precipitation. This transition began during the early to middle part of the afternoon. In most locations the rain first mixed with snow before transitioning to a period of freezing rain. At most locations, the freezing rain lasted two to three hours with around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation reported. The freezing rain quickly transitioned to snow as the sun went down and temperatures turned even colder. Light to moderate snow then continued through the evening hours of the 12th and early morning hours of the 13th before ending just before sunrise. The snow was enhanced by Lake Erie late in the event. Snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches were common across Erie and Crawford Counties. The combination of freezing rain and snow created difficult driving conditions although the impact was lessened by the fact that most of the snow fell after the evening commute ended and before the morning commute on the 13th. Peak winds during this event were between 30 and 35 mph from the north. Winds lessened during the evening but blowing and drifting snow was reported. In Erie County a peak snowfall total of 8.0 inches was measured in Greene Township with 7.9 inches in Erie and 7.0 inches at McKean. Other reports from Erie County included: 6.6 inches at Union City; 6.3 inches at Wattsburg and 5.5 inches at Girard. 4.0 inches of snow was measured at Erie International Airport. Many accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-JAN-18 14:00:00 to 13-JAN-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A cold front moved across the upper Ohio Valley early on January 12th. A wave of low pressure developed along the front and moved northeast across eastern Ohio and into northwestern Pennsylvania. Cold air moved into the area behind the low causing rain to change to mixed precipitation. This transition began during the early to middle part of the afternoon. In most locations the rain first mixed with snow before transitioning to a period of freezing rain. At most locations, the freezing rain lasted two to three hours with around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation reported. The freezing rain quickly transitioned to snow as the sun went down and temperatures turned even colder. Light to moderate snow then continued through the evening hours of the 12th and early morning hours of the 13th before ending just before sunrise. The snow was enhanced by Lake Erie late in the event. Snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches were common across Erie and Crawford Counties. The combination of freezing rain and snow created difficult driving conditions although the impact was lessened by the fact that most of the snow fell after the evening commute ended and before the morning commute on the 13th. Peak winds during this event were between 30 and 35 mph from the north. Winds lessened during the evening but blowing and drifting snow was reported. In Erie County a peak snowfall total of 8.0 inches was measured in Greene Township with 7.9 inches in Erie and 7.0 inches at McKean. Other reports from Erie County included: 6.6 inches at Union City; 6.3 inches at Wattsburg and 5.5 inches at Girard. 4.0 inches of snow was measured at Erie International Airport. Many accidents were reported.