…A Winter Storm Will Impact the Region Early this Week… .Low pressure will track northeast near the Appalachian Mountains to the eastern Great Lakes today into Tuesday. Rain will overspread the area early Monday morning, transitioning to snow from west to east Monday evening. Heavy snow will be possible, especially for the primary and secondary snowbelts where greater than 12 inches will be possible. Gusty winds to 35 mph will be possible as well. Snow will diminish from west to east Tuesday through Wednesday.
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts up to a foot and a half in higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of north central and northeast Ohio.
* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Higher snow drifts may be possible.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ASHTABULA INLAND … MEDINA … SUMMIT … GEAUGA … PORTAGE … CUYAHOGA … TRUMBULL … LORAIN … LAKE
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
