Lake-Effect Precipitation of up to a Foot has been Recorded in Several Provinces
The National Weather Service has warned that hazardous weather conditions will prevail in Northeast Ohio. Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday evening was marred by lake-effect snow warnings and winter storm advisories.
Despite the promise of a wintery mix, a great deal of it hadn’t yet reached Cleveland and points west by Friday afternoon.
It has been reported, however, that snow has been reported to be falling in points east along Lake Erie, according to the National Weather Service.
In some places in Lake County, there have been 6 to 8 inches of snow, and Geauga County has also reported having up to that amount in some places.
In some parts of Ashtabula County, reports have stated that a foot of snow has fallen since yesterday.
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Further south of the lake, the accumulation of snow seems to be in a bit of a slump.
We are still forecasting inclement weather over the next few days and the National Weather Service is urging residents to make sure to keep a close eye on the weather and postpone traveling if possible until Saturday.
There are expected to be a lot of lake effect snow bands and showers on Saturday when the weather begins to clear up.
“If you have to travel, make sure you have food, water, flashlights in your car just in case you run into a problem,” a weather service report detailed just before 11 am on a Friday morning.
It is the Ohio Department of Transportation’s and the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission’s strong recommendation that motorists delay unnecessary travel. Find travel, traffic, and roadway information at www.ohgo.com.
Currently, Cleveland’s forecast suggests a “breezy” evening with winds up to 20 mph and gusts as high as 31 mph. Snow showers were possible, with a 40% chance.
Throughout Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties, heavy lake-effect snow is expected. The snow accumulation is expected to range between 10 and 28 inches (1 – 2 inches hourly in places) with 35 mph wind gusts.
On Saturday, lake-effect snow is becoming “increasingly likely,” but a second round of accumulating lake effect snow is expected for Sunday and Monday, with a 70% chance of precipitation and possible new snow accumulations.
This eastern area can suffer from severe visibility reductions due to falling and blowing snow. The weather service says these snow squalls could cause traffic delays, especially along Interstate 90.
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