Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 16 at 12:27PM EDT until March 17 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:27am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45
mph.
* WHERE...Cuyahoga and Geauga Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions with slower travel
likely. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning
and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain showers will change to snow showers this
afternoon, with bands of locally heavy lake effect snow expected
to develop tonight as arctic air moves into the region. The lake
effect snow will persist into Tuesday before gradually tapering
off. The snowfall amounts will depend on the placement and
duration of the most persistent snow bands. In addition, west
winds will continue to gust to 35 to 45 mph at times tonight and
Tuesday morning leading to blowing snow and poor visibility where
the bands persist.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Cuyahoga; Geauga
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
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