* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches where bands are most persistent, mainly across northern and eastern Portage County and much of Trumbull County. Locally higher amounts in excess of 6 inches are possible in northern Trumbull County. Amounts decrease across southern Portage County.
* WHERE...Portage and Trumbull Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions with slower travel likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Untreated surfaces have the potential to turn slick this evening as light snow showers continue and temperatures drop below freezing. Heavier lake effect snow bands are expected to begin developing after midnight and into Saturday morning. The main focus will be a narrow band of heavier snow with a connection to Lake Huron, which may become persistent across Trumbull County for much of Saturday while drifting into Portage County at times.
* AFFECTED AREAS: PORTAGE ... TRUMBULL
Instructions:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.
