Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 15 at 12:47PM EST until January 15 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Widely variable additional
accumulations of up to 4 inches beneath persistent snow bands.
* WHERE...Lorain, Medina, Cuyahoga, Summit, Lake, Geauga, Portage,
and Ashtabula Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to periods of snow covered
roads and sharply reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions may
impact this evening's commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will continue to focus on
portions of Lorain County along with the higher elevations of
southern and eastern Cuyahoga, Medina, northern Summit, southern
Lake, Geauga, northern Portage and inland Ashtabula Counties.
Lighter amounts will be found across southern Summit and Portage
Counties.
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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