Cleveland, OH – Snow squalls accompanied by an Arctic front are set to move through northern Ohio late tonight, bringing sudden visibility drops and gusty winds. The National Weather Service warns drivers to prepare for hazardous travel conditions, especially along I-71 and I-77.
According to the US National Weather Service Cleveland, snow squalls will begin in northwest Ohio, including the Toledo area, between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. The Cleveland metro area and north-central Ohio will experience the squalls between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., with the heaviest impacts likely in far northeast Ohio between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. Visibility could drop below half a mile at times, and wind gusts may reach 45 mph.
A quick dusting to one inch of snow accumulation is expected, which could create slick conditions on untreated roads. Commuters and nighttime travelers should exercise extreme caution and allow extra time for travel.
