Cleveland, OH – Drivers across Northeast Ohio and parts of Northwest Pennsylvania are being urged to use caution today as lake effect snow continues through the afternoon and evening, bringing additional accumulations and difficult travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for multiple counties as bands of lake effect snow persist off Lake Erie. Forecasters say snowfall will continue through this evening, with the highest totals expected in inland, higher-elevation areas.
In Northwest Pennsylvania, including Erie and Crawford counties, additional snowfall totals of 4 to 14 inches are possible. The advisory for those areas remains in effect until 1 a.m. Monday.
Meanwhile, in Northeast Ohio, counties including Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Portage, and Trumbull could see 1 to 3 inches of additional accumulation. The advisory for these Ohio counties is expected to expire at 7 p.m. this evening.
The National Weather Service warns that travel could be difficult, particularly during heavier snow bands. Snow-covered roads, reduced visibility, and slick conditions may lead to longer commute times and an increased risk of accidents, especially on untreated roads and elevated surfaces.
Officials recommend motorists slow down, allow extra travel time, and keep emergency supplies in their vehicles. Those traveling across county lines or into Pennsylvania should be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions.
Lake effect snow is expected to taper off gradually overnight as winds shift and colder air moves out of the region.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and road conditions before heading out.
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