Even more snow is predicted, with nearby areas bracing for an additional round of lake-effect snow, which has already pounded parts of the Upper Midwest and Northeast. Snow accumulations could top 5 feet within the span of a week.Despite the challenging conditions, local businesses, including the nearby coin shop and the North East Borough building, are staying open. Borough Manager Patrick Gehrlein, a lifelong resident, noted that people in the area have become accustomed to heavy snowfall. "We prepare for it. People are plowing out ahead of the next storm," Gehrlein told USA TODAY. However, he did acknowledge that this storm is particularly intense.Gehrlein recalled a Christmas Day in 2017 when the town experienced 5 feet of snow in a single day, but this ongoing storm is persistent, and North East is bracing for up to 16 more inches by Friday. The upcoming snow is expected to be wet and heavy, which, combined with high winds, will create near-zero visibility at times. When the snow melts, flooding will become a significant concern. "We've had bad storms, but this is starting to eclipse all of them," Gehrlein said. "This is a lot for a little town."Meanwhile, Peter Sinks, a natural sinkhole in northern Utah, recorded the lowest temperature in the contiguous U.S. at -15 degrees Tuesday, a chilling reminder of the ongoing winter conditions. Peter Sinks has been the coldest spot in the Lower 48 for more than 100 days in 2024.In New York, Fort Drum, home to the Army’s 10th Mountain Division, reported 63 inches of snow, and the garrison commander issued a "do not report" order for non-essential personnel. Strong wind gusts of 30-50 mph will impact the Midwest and Northeast on Wednesday and Thursday, making travel dangerous.A potent storm system moving across southern Canada will continue to bring snow and strong winds to the Midwest and Northeast from Tuesday night through Thursday. AccuWeather warns that the frigid air flowing over the warm waters of the Great Lakes will fuel more lake-effect snow, creating treacherous travel conditions. Moderate to heavy snow is expected for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and northern New England on Tuesday and Wednesday.The National Weather Service is predicting heavy snowfall in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, with up to 1-2 feet of additional snow possible, especially in the lake-effect snow belts. As the system progresses into the Northeast, it will bring cold temperatures and strong winds. This weather pattern, known as a "Clipper system," is usually associated with light snow, but this particular storm is expected to bring significant snowfall.As of Tuesday morning, several towns in New York near Lake Ontario reported over 5 feet of snow, with Erie, Pennsylvania setting a single-day snow record of 22 inches on Friday. North East Borough and Erie County have been hit hard, accumulating more than 4 feet of snow. However, AccuWeather's Tom Kines noted that slight changes in wind direction and other factors will determine the exact locations of the heaviest snowfall.
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Lake-Effect Snowstorm Continues: 5 Feet of Snow in Just One Week
La Casa De Pizza remained open Tuesday, despite the intense winter conditions, but outdoor seating in North East, Pennsylvania, is out of the question. According to the National Weather Service, this small town of 4,100 residents has already seen over 55 inches of snow since the lake-effect storm began on Thanksgiving Day.
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