The snow emergency that has closed schools, businesses and government buildings throughout Erie County as flakes continue to fall on feet already on the ground hasn't slowed the workload for area first responders.

The local disaster emergency order, Erie County Commissioner Brenton Davis said, will not be lifted so state resources are still available.

As lake effect snow pummels the northwest corner of the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania State Police has handled over 400 calls in the past 24 hours. Governor Josh Shapiro (D) said troopers are working alongside the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Mercyhurst University classes Wednesday will be online and asynchronous. The university asks no one return to campus until conditions are safe and the campus re-opens. PennWest Edinboro resumes normal on-campus operations Wednesday. Classes will be held in-person.