Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts where bands persist. The highest totals will generally be in the higher terrain of the warning area, including all of Geauga, southern Lake, eastern and southern Cuyahoga, northern Summit, northern Portage, and northwestern Trumbull Counties. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph near the lakeshore with gusts to 45 mph inland.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Ohio.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will cross the region tonight and will bring a band of heavier snow with quickly deteriorating conditions, including a quick inch or two of snow, visibility of 1/4 mile or less, and wind gusts to 50 mph. Travel could quickly become difficult across the region with the onset of this winter event. Lake effect snow bands will develop tonight and be the main concern for the rest of the event through Thursday. Strong wind gusts as high as 50 mph may result in blowing snow and local reductions in visibility. Additionally, the gusty winds and density of the large snowpack across far Northeast Ohio could result in damage to structures.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CUYAHOGA ... LAKE ... GEAUGA ... SUMMIT ... PORTAGE ... TRUMBULL

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.ohgo.com for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.