Cleveland, OH – Ohio residents are being urged to prepare for rapidly changing winter conditions as a series of Alberta Clippers may bring pop-up snowstorms every other day from Saturday, December 7, through Friday, December 13, according to early forecasts. The active pattern could create repeated travel hazards across central and northern Ohio and the wider Great Lakes region.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a strengthening northwest flow will push multiple clipper disturbances across the region next week. These fast-moving systems—often grouped as the “Clipper Express”—can deliver quick bursts of snow, gusty winds, and brief but sharp drops in temperature.
The first wave is expected Saturday night, with additional clippers likely to follow in roughly 48-hour cycles through the end of the week. While specific snowfall amounts remain uncertain, the NWS cautions that even light accumulation may cause slick conditions, particularly during morning and evening commutes in Columbus, Delaware, and surrounding communities.
Meteorologists say the exact track of each disturbance will determine where snow develops and how intense each burst may be. Alberta Clippers often organize quickly and can shift direction with minimal notice, making frequent forecast updates essential between December 7 and 13.
Travel impacts could extend statewide—from Cleveland and Akron/Canton to Dayton, Toledo, and Cincinnati—as Ohio sits directly beneath an active jet stream guiding these systems southeastward.
The NWS encourages residents to stay alert to updated forecasts throughout the week as timing and intensity become clearer.
