Lake Effect Snow Warning

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 221 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches in the most persistent snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult due to slippery road conditions and poor visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periodic snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected through this evening. The most persistent snow in Cuyahoga County should impact eastern and southwestern portions of the county through this early evening. Periods of heavy lake effect snow are expected in Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula Counties through this evening. 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.