Cleveland, Ohio – Snow has been a defining part of winter across northern Ohio this season, especially near Lake Erie, where repeated lake-effect events have driven much higher totals than the rest of the state. From late September through early February, communities along and east of Cleveland have dealt with persistent snow cover and frequent travel disruptions.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s National Snowfall Analysis, northern Ohio has recorded between 2 and 10 feet of snow since Sept. 30. The highest seasonal totals are concentrated in the primary Lake Erie snowbelt, where cold northwest flow has repeatedly focused heavy snow bands over the same areas.
Cleveland, Euclid, Mentor, and Lakewood have seen steady accumulation through multiple events, while totals climb higher east of the city in Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties. Snowbelt communities such as Chardon, Madison, and Ashtabula are near the top of the range, with several locations approaching or exceeding double-digit feet for the season.
Farther west toward Toledo and south toward Akron and Canton, seasonal totals drop off but still generally range from 2 to 4 feet, enough to cause repeated slick conditions on Interstates 71, 77, 80, and 90. Central and southern Ohio, including Columbus and Cincinnati, have seen lighter snowfall overall, with more mixed precipitation limiting long-term accumulation.
The Ohio Department of Transportation continues to warn that lake-effect snow can rapidly change road conditions with little notice. With winter still underway, additional snow events could continue to build on already high totals in northern Ohio, and further advisories may be issued as conditions evolve.
