Most of us who live in the Northeast tend to wish for a white Christmas, but this year residents of Pennsylvania got a little more than they bargained for. In what appears to be a tale of the gift that never stops giving, this holiday season Saint Nick brought with him a winter storm that’s still not done piling on the snow in the Keystone State. Keep reading to see just how much snow the city of Erie has been hit with this week.
Breaking all sorts of records, a winter storm has left the city of Erie, Pennsylvania completely covered in snow.
Waldameer & Water World/Facebook To give you an idea of just how quickly Erie was hit with such massive amounts of snow, from 7PM on December 24th to 7PM on December 26th residents received over 60 inches of snow. The majority of the city’s snow fell on (Christmas Day) Monday and Tuesday, leaving those in the area stuck indoors for the holiday.
Beloved landmarks in Erie like the Waldameer Water World Park turned into winter wonderlands, giving residents a different view of familiar places.
Waldameer & Water World/Facebook If you live in Pennsylvania, you’re certainly no stranger to snow and harsh winter weather. With that said, residents in and around Erie were still blown away when they looked out their windows to find more snow than they’ve ever seen. Before 2017, Erie’s all-time snowfall record for Christmas Day was a mere 8.1 inches - just a sliver compared to the 34 inches people saw this year.
By Tuesday, a State of Emergency was declared for Erie, with the city setting the biggest two-day snowfall record for Pennsylvania.
David Wolter/Facebook If you thought the little 34-inch smidgen of snow that Erie got on Christmas was bad, then hold onto your jaw because it might drop after hearing that the city saw nearly 63 inches of snow by Tuesday evening. With so much snow already accumulated and more expected to come, residents are advised to stay off the roads until the snow ceases.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf deployed members of the Pennsylvania National Guard this week to help residents who were buried in snow.
Jean-Claude Delettrez/Facebook While many of Pennsylvania’s residents are making the most out of a bad situation by playing outdoors in the fresh snow, the seriousness of this storm has not been lost on the city. This week the Erie International Airport has had to cancel handfuls of both incoming and outgoing flights, leaving many stranded in the area until after the New Year.
While most residents of Erie are hoping to see a light at the end of the tunnel sometime soon, they can unfortunately expect to see quite a bit more snow over the next couple of days.
Erie International Airport Remember when we said this snow was the gift that keeps on giving? We weren’t joking! Another lake-effect storm is due to hit the city of Erie with another foot or two of snow expected to be received over the remainder of the week. To see what the weather is like at the Erie International Airport, watch the airport’s Live Stream by clicking here.
Wondering where you can get some of the latest updates on what’s going on in the area? Then check out this helpful information shared by the Erie Public Health Twitter account.
Erie Public Health/Twitter The City of Erie and the state of Pennsylvania are doing all that they can to keep the roads clear. Residents who are wondering what major roadways have been officially cleared yet can follow Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Twitter to see up-to-date tweets about speed restrictions, lane restrictions, roadway closings and clearings.
To get a better idea of just how quickly the snow was piled onto Erie, Pennsylvania, check out this incredible time-lapse footage captured by Epic Web Studios via YouTube.
Waldameer & Water World/Facebook
To give you an idea of just how quickly Erie was hit with such massive amounts of snow, from 7PM on December 24th to 7PM on December 26th residents received over 60 inches of snow. The majority of the city’s snow fell on (Christmas Day) Monday and Tuesday, leaving those in the area stuck indoors for the holiday.
If you live in Pennsylvania, you’re certainly no stranger to snow and harsh winter weather. With that said, residents in and around Erie were still blown away when they looked out their windows to find more snow than they’ve ever seen. Before 2017, Erie’s all-time snowfall record for Christmas Day was a mere 8.1 inches - just a sliver compared to the 34 inches people saw this year.
David Wolter/Facebook
If you thought the little 34-inch smidgen of snow that Erie got on Christmas was bad, then hold onto your jaw because it might drop after hearing that the city saw nearly 63 inches of snow by Tuesday evening. With so much snow already accumulated and more expected to come, residents are advised to stay off the roads until the snow ceases.
Jean-Claude Delettrez/Facebook
While many of Pennsylvania’s residents are making the most out of a bad situation by playing outdoors in the fresh snow, the seriousness of this storm has not been lost on the city. This week the Erie International Airport has had to cancel handfuls of both incoming and outgoing flights, leaving many stranded in the area until after the New Year.
Erie International Airport
Remember when we said this snow was the gift that keeps on giving? We weren’t joking! Another lake-effect storm is due to hit the city of Erie with another foot or two of snow expected to be received over the remainder of the week. To see what the weather is like at the Erie International Airport, watch the airport’s Live Stream by clicking here.
Erie Public Health/Twitter
The City of Erie and the state of Pennsylvania are doing all that they can to keep the roads clear. Residents who are wondering what major roadways have been officially cleared yet can follow Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Twitter to see up-to-date tweets about speed restrictions, lane restrictions, roadway closings and clearings.
Do you live in or around Erie, Pennsylvania? If you do, be sure to share your experiences and photos from this week’s major snowfall with us in the comments!
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