Significant Lake Effect Snow Likely Thursday – Saturday

Significant Lake Effect Snow Likely Thursday – Saturday

As the title indicates, a significant multi-day lake effect snow event is likely in Northwest PA. Snow will begin Thursday, intensifying Friday. By Saturday lake effect banding will begin to diminish.

Most persistent lake effect snow bands will likely be in Erie, Crawford and Warren Counties. Snowfall amounts could reach two feet in areas shaded in red on our forecast map below. Locations such as Erie will receive around 7-10″ total, as will Warren. Meadville will see 8-12″ of snow.

Sunday will feature precipitation, but there is a great deal of disagreement in the models. There is a good chance of wintry precipitation, but that’s about all we know at this point. Even the severity of the event remains largely up in the air.

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Josh Adams is the founder and lead forecaster of Pennsylvania Weather Action, a regional forecasting site he launched in 2015. With over a decade of experience analyzing weather patterns across Pennsylvania, his forecasts have reached millions of readers throughout the state. Josh specializes in Pennsylvania’s complex microclimates and terrain-driven weather patterns, providing detailed coverage of severe thunderstorms, winter storms, and flooding events. His forecasting focuses on delivering precise, timely information to help Pennsylvanians stay informed and prepared during impactful weather. Last Updated: March 10, 2026