Cleveland, OH – Drivers across northern Ohio should prepare for rapidly changing road conditions late tonight into Monday morning, as a fast-moving clipper system brings widespread light snow and potentially dangerous snow squalls during the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, snow will develop late Sunday night and continue through Monday morning, with most areas receiving 1 to 2 inches of snow. However, brief but intense snow squalls are expected to accompany an advancing arctic front early Monday, creating the risk of sudden whiteout conditions on highways.
Forecasters say the primary snowbelt could see slightly higher totals, while lake-effect snow is expected to intensify behind the front, particularly across northern Erie County, Pennsylvania, Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning. Snowfall totals in that region could reach 2 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts closer to Lake Erie.
The greatest impacts are expected during Monday morning travel, when bursts of moderate snow and gusty winds may cause rapid accumulation on untreated roads. Visibility could drop quickly in heavier squalls, increasing the risk of crashes during peak drive times.
Residents in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula counties, and nearby areas are urged to allow extra travel time and monitor local forecasts for changing conditions. Even brief squalls can create hazardous conditions with little warning.
The National Weather Service advises drivers to slow down immediately if visibility drops and to be alert for rapidly deteriorating road conditions.
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