5 feet of snow has fallen in Erie, so Pa. is sending in the National Guard

On Tuesday night, Gov. Tom Wolf announced the activation of 21 Pennsylvania National Guard troops in northwestern Pennsylvania after a record amount of snow fell across the Erie area over the past several days. 

The storm set Erie's all-time daily snowfall record on Christmas, when 34 inches of snow fell. Tuesday brought another 24.5 inches, bringing the total since Dec. 23 to more than 62.9 inches.

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As of Wednesday morning, snow was still falling in Erie, according to the National Weather Service. A statement from the NWS warns snow may continue through Wednesday, with accumulations up to another six inches.

“Our National Guard members are trained to assist the citizens of our commonwealth during severe winter storms like Erie is experiencing right now,” said Wolf in a news release. 

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The PNG members on state active duty are brining all-terrain military vehicles, will assist with safety and wellness checks and will transport emergency services personnel, according to the release.

The Associated Press contributed to this report