Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued March 17 at 1:32PM EDT until March 17 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 10:32am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
two inches.
* WHERE...Geauga County.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Geauga
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: