Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 15 at 1:22AM EST until January 15 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2
and 8 inches. The greatest storm total snowfall will favor the
higher terrain of southern and eastern Cuyahoga County, southern
Lake County, Geauga County, and inland Ashtabula County.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wintry weather could impact the morning
and evening commute today. Wind chills will be around Zero degrees
this morning.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Turnpike and
Infrastructure Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all
travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.ohgo.com
for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
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