Cleveland, OH – Drivers and pedestrians across Northeast Ohio are being urged to use extra caution tonight as temperatures fall into the low 20s, creating conditions favorable for patchy black ice, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Cleveland.
The agency reported Tuesday evening that areas of freezing drizzle are expected to gradually diminish, but leftover moisture on roads and walkways—including runoff from earlier snowmelt—may freeze quickly after sunset. NWS says this combination could create slick spots that are difficult to see, especially on untreated surfaces.
According to the National Weather Service, overnight lows across the region are forecast to dip into the 20°–23° range, with widespread freezing expected from Cleveland to Akron, Canton, Youngstown, and surrounding counties. The agency advises motorists to slow down, allow extra braking distance, and remain alert for areas of pavement that appear merely wet but may actually be icy.
Pedestrians are also urged to take caution on sidewalks, parking lots, and steps, as black ice can form on any surface where water refreezes. Even brief periods of freezing drizzle earlier Tuesday were enough to create residual moisture that may freeze overnight.
Conditions may remain slick into early Wednesday morning, particularly during the commute, until temperatures rise above freezing.
Residents are encouraged to report any hazardous conditions and allow extra travel time.
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