Lake Effect Snow Warning

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 110 AM EST Fri Nov 28 2025 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible where bands of snow persist. The highest snowfall totals will likely occur in the higher terrain of eastern Cuyahoga County, Geauga County, and inland Ashtabula County. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula Inland counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected within lake effect snow bands and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thanksgiving holiday travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will continue to gradually focus farther inland early this morning. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur within snow bands through early this morning, especially across southeastern Cuyahoga County and southern Geauga County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. 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.