Northeast Ohio is bracing for severe winter weather as advisories and snow warnings take effect across the region. The National Weather Service has issued multiple Lake-Effect Snow Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories, impacting various counties.
Winter Weather Advisories Overview
The following counties are currently under a Lake-Effect Snow Warning until Thursday at 7 p.m.:
- Lorain
- Medina
- Summit
- Portage
- Cuyahoga
- Geauga
- Ashtabula
Additionally, the following counties have been placed under a Winter Weather Advisory, effective until 7 p.m. on Thursday:
- Ashtabula
- Cuyahoga
- Geauga
- Lake
- Stark
For a shorter duration, advisories for these counties will remain in place until 10 a.m. on Thursday:
- Cuyahoga
- Lake
- Ashtabula
Snow Emergencies and School Closures
Snow Emergencies have been declared in multiple counties, including a Level 2 Snow Emergency in Lorain County and a Level 1 Snow Emergency in Richland County. Residents are urged to exercise caution while traveling due to hazardous and icy road conditions.
Over one hundred schools across Northeast Ohio are impacted, with many closures and delays reported.
Weather Forecast and Impact
The forecast indicates that a cold front will bring dropping temperatures and change rain to snow throughout the day. Winds are expected to be gusty, reaching 30 to 40 mph, which may lead to reduced visibility and slick roadways.
Forecasted snowfall totals by the end of Wednesday are projected to be 1 to 3 inches across most areas, with higher amounts anticipated in the Snowbelt region. As snow accumulation continues into Thursday, conditions may worsen.
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