Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
631 WWUS41 KCLE 050220 WSWCLE URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 920 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 PAZ001-002-051100- /O.CAN.KCLE.LE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-241207T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.BZ.W.0001.241205T0220Z-241207T0600Z/ Northern Erie-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Erie, Edinboro, Union City, and Corry 920 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches north of I-90 increasing to 12 to 20 inches with locally higher amounts south of I-90. Wind gusts up to 60 MPH north of I-90 and up to 50 MPH south of I-90, mainly Thursday morning. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Significant drifting of snow is likely, including across some roadways. The strong winds may cause downed trees and power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel is expected to be impossible late tonight and Thursday and should be postponed. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will cross the region tonight and will bring a band of heavier snow with quickly deteriorating conditions, including a quick inch or two of snow, visibility of 1/4 mile or less, and wind gusts to 50 mph. Travel could quickly become difficult across the region with the onset of this winter event. The strongest winds and blizzard conditions are expected late tonight through midday Thursday. Lake effect snow bands will develop Thursday afternoon and be the main concern for the rest of the event through Friday as wind gusts slowly diminish. The strong winds and density of the large snowpack across Northwest Pennsylvania could result in damage to structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ OHZ011>013-021>023-051100- /O.CON.KCLE.LE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Summit-Portage-Trumbull- Including the cities of Chesterland, Wickliffe, Bainbridge, Middlefield, Painesville, Willoughby, Burton, Ravenna, Niles, Chardon, Cleveland, Eastlake, Streetsboro, Akron, Willowick, Aurora, South Russell, Kent, Mentor, and Warren 920 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts where bands persist. The highest totals will generally be in the higher terrain of the warning area, including all of Geauga, southern Lake, eastern and southern Cuyahoga, northern Summit, northern Portage, and northwestern Trumbull Counties. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph near the lakeshore with gusts to 45 mph inland. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Ohio. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. 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. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will cross the region tonight and will bring a band of heavier snow with quickly deteriorating conditions, including a quick inch or two of snow, visibility of 1/4 mile or less, and wind gusts to 50 mph. Travel could quickly become difficult across the region with the onset of this winter event. Lake effect snow bands will develop early Thursday and be the main concern for the rest of the event through Thursday night. Strong wind gusts as high as 50 mph may result in blowing snow and local reductions in visibility. Additionally, the gusty winds and density of the large snowpack across far Northeast Ohio could result in damage to structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ OHZ014-089-051100- /O.CON.KCLE.LE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-241207T0600Z/ Ashtabula Inland-Ashtabula Lakeshore- Including the cities of Roaming Shores, Andover, Conneaut, Jefferson, Geneva, Orwell, and Ashtabula 920 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts where bands persist and in the higher terrain of eastern Ashtabula County. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph leading to significant blowing and drifting snow, especially near the lakeshore. * WHERE...Ashtabula Inland and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Near-blizzard conditions are expected late tonight and Thursday morning. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, especially Thursday morning. The hazardous conditions will impact the commutes from Thursday morning through Friday evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will cross the region tonight and will bring a band of heavier snow with quickly deteriorating conditions, including a quick inch or two of snow, visibility of 1/4 mile or less, and wind gusts to 50 mph. Travel could quickly become difficult across the region with the onset of this winter event. The strongest winds are expected late tonight and Thursday morning, when near-blizzard conditions are expected. Lake effect snow bands will develop and be the main concern for the rest of the event through Thursday with some lingering snow into Friday. Additionally, the gusty winds and density of the large snowpack across far Northeast Ohio could result in damage to structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ PAZ003-051100- /O.CON.KCLE.LE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-241207T0600Z/ Crawford- Including the cities of Meadville and Titusville 920 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with higher amounts possible where bands are most persistent. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, especially tonight and Thursday morning. * WHERE...Crawford County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Near-blizzard conditions are expected late tonight and Thursday morning. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the commutes from Thursday morning through Friday evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will cross the region tonight and will bring a band of heavier snow with quickly deteriorating conditions, including a quick inch or two of snow, visibility of 1/4 mile or less, and wind gusts to 50 mph. Travel could quickly become difficult across the region with the onset of this winter event. The strongest winds are expected late tonight and Thursday morning, when near-blizzard conditions are expected. Lake effect snow bands will develop and be the main concern for the rest of the event through Thursday with some lingering snow on Friday. Additionally, the gusty winds and density of the large snowpack across far northern Crawford County could result in damage to structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ OHZ010-020-033-051100- /O.CON.KCLE.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Lorain-Medina-Mahoning- Including the cities of North Ridgeville, Brunswick, Wadsworth, Medina, Boardman, Lorain, Austintown, Youngstown, Elyria, and Avon Lake 920 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, primarily across eastern Lorain, northeastern Medina, and northern Mahoning Counties. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph near the lakeshore and 45 mph inland. * WHERE...Lorain, Mahoning, and Medina Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions with slower travel likely. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will cross the region tonight and will bring a band of heavier snow with quickly deteriorating conditions, including a quick inch or two of snow, visibility of 1/4 mile or less, and wind gusts to 50 mph. Travel could quickly become difficult across the region with the onset of this winter event. Lake effect snow bands will develop late tonight and be the main concern for the rest of the event through Thursday. Strong wind gusts as high as 50 mph may result in blowing snow and local reductions in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ Sullivan