Erie's First Snow: A Brief White Visit

Erie is about to see its first snowfall of the season. The National Weather Service says to expect snow late Sunday, Nov. 9, into early Monday, Nov. 10. The lakeshore area might get one to two inches, while southern Erie County could see up to four inches. But don't get too excited. The snow is expected to melt quickly as temperatures rise later in the week. Before the snow arrives, Erie will experience rain showers and strong winds. On Nov. 5, rain is expected between 3 p. m. and 5 p. m. , with winds up to 31 miles per hour. The rain will continue overnight, with winds reaching up to 47 miles per hour. Temperatures will drop to around 40 degrees. The rain and wind will stick around for a few days. On Nov. 6, there's a chance of showers between 7 a. m. and 1 p. m. , with winds ranging from 7 to 16 miles per hour. Temperatures will reach nearly 48 degrees. The night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 37 degrees. On Nov. 7, showers will start after 1 p. m. , with winds reaching 15-17 miles per hour. The high temperature will be nearly 56 degrees. The rain will continue overnight, and temperatures will drop to around 43 degrees. The rain will persist through Nov. 8, with temperatures reaching a high of 50 degrees.The rain will continue into Nov. 9, with temperatures reaching a high near 48 degrees. Late that night, the rain will mix with snow before turning into snow showers after 1 a. m. The low temperature will be around 29 degrees. On Nov. 10, snow showers will continue, with high temperatures reaching about 39 degrees. The snow showers will persist into the night, with a low around 29 degrees. On Veterans Day, Erie will see a mix of rain and snow showers, with high temperatures near 40 degrees. The National Weather Service says this snowfall will not stick around for long. Unlike last year's snowfall, which came in like a lion, this one will melt quickly as temperatures rise into the upper 40s and low 50s by Nov. 12. The warm ground will also cause the snow to compact and be shallower than expected. Erie residents should stay updated on the forecast, as it can change quickly. Keep an eye on the latest weather details and radar images for your area.