What is still closed, how much snow has fallen

The snow emergency that has closed schools, businesses and government buildings across Erie County as flakes continue to fall on feet already on the ground has not eased the workload for first responders in the region.

Crews were out braving the elements Monday morning and responding to a number of calls. These included a reported fire at the Millcreek Mall Pavilion reported at 6:03 a.m., according to Erie County 911; a water break at Old Zuck Road and West Grandview Boulevard, according to Erie Water Works; and according to the Erie Bureau of Police, there continue to be reports of stalled and/or abandoned vehicles on roads in Erie.

The Erie Bureau of Fire was no longer called to fires or emergency medical calls as of 7:45 a.m. Monday, but continues to deal with terrible roads, abandoned cars and stuck fire trucks, said Deputy Chief John Herrmann.

Additional resources, including the Pennsylvania National Guard, have been brought in to help deal with the heavy and persistent snowfall that has buried Erie County since Friday.

The biggest issue facing emergency responders over the weekend was road accessibility, Brian Mesaros, emergency management coordinator for Erie County, said Monday morning. Plow crews continue to clear those roads, with most open Monday morning, he said.

Emergency management officials are increasingly encountering problems related to snow loads on buildings, particularly trailers and small buildings, Mesaros said. Two roof collapses were reported at a trailer park in North East Township Sunday night, and multiple roof collapses were reported in the county Monday morning, he said.

Mesaros warned people not to put themselves in danger by attempting to clear their roofs themselves. There are contractors who will do the work even though they may be busy, he said.

How much snow has fallen?

On Sunday evening, snow watchers with the National Weather Service in Cleveland measured 57.5 inches of snow in Girard, 50.2 inches of snow in the Northeast, between 45.2 and 48 inches in Harborcreek Township and 42.5 inches near Erie from the storm removed, according to the latest data posted on the NWS Cleveland website.

And there’s more snow to come, as a lake effect snow warning remains in effect for Erie, Crawford and counties to the east and west through Tuesday night. According to information on the NWS-Cleveland website, forecasters are predicting an additional 8 to 15 inches of accumulation for much of Erie County, with up to 20 inches possible in the far northeastern corner of the county.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a disaster emergency proclamation for Erie County on Saturday to provide additional resources, including the National Guard, to support response efforts.

Shapiro reported in a news release announcing the statement that Pennsylvania State Police responded to nearly 200 incidents between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday.

Vehicle restrictions

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Monday morning that animal traffic will continue along Interstate 90 from Ohio to the New York state line, on Interstate 86 from I-90 to the New York state line, and along I-79 from there. 2-Vehicle restrictions exist from Meadville exit to the end of the highway in Erie County.

Under the restrictions, vehicles including tractors without trailers, tractors pulling unloaded or lightly loaded trailers, passenger vehicles pulling trailers, recreational vehicles and school buses are not permitted on these roads.

Speed ​​limits will be reduced to 45 mph on I-90 from I-79 east to the New York state line and on I-86 from I-90 to the New York state line.

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(This story has been updated to add new information.)

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