* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches, with the greatest accumulations across eastern Cuyahoga County, southern Lake County, inland Ashtabula County and much of Geauga County. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult with periods of sharply reduced visibility and snow covered roads due to lake effect snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will favor northern portions of the area closer to Lake Erie late Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening, before shifting inland and favoring southern portions of the area away from Lake Erie late Saturday night through Sunday night. Snow rates may reach 1 inch per hour in snow bands Saturday evening and night.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CUYAHOGA ... LAKE ... GEAUGA ... ASHTABULA INLAND ... ASHTABULA LAKESHORE
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.
