As Cleveland's Lake Effect snow machine powered down, high pressure was set to take center stage Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service's latest forecast. The multi-day snow event that commenced Thanksgiving night began tapering off as drier air infiltrated the region. Snow shows signs of subsiding east of Cleveland in Lake and Geauga Counties, with little to no snow in Ashtabula County. "With that, have gone ahead and ended the Lake Effect Snow Warnings and Winter Weather Advisory in Ohio," stated the National Weather Service Cleveland.
However, for the corner of Northwest Pennsylvania, several more inches of snow are still anticipated – particularly for North East and Greenfield Townships in Erie County, PA. "The warnings for Erie and Crawford Counties in PA go through 7 PM this evening, or the window when the Lake Huron connecting band could retain influence into the forecast area," the National Weather Service relayed. These final flurries will precede an ominous Wednesday when a low-pressure system from the north is expected to whip up wind gusts that could soar to 45 mph, potentially signaling a Wind Advisory.
As the region braces for another round of inclement weather, Wednesday night forecasters are predicting a strong frontogenetic force as snow showers blanket the landscape. With powerful surface winds ushering in blowing snow and reduced visibilities, travel troubles seem imminent. NWS forecasters warn that "snow squalls are a possibility overnight Wednesday given the strong pressure changes with the passing of the boundary and steepening lapse rates," as highlighted in a Winter Storm Watch effective for Ohio's snowbelt regions.
Looking ahead, calm might return by Sunday, with high pressure expected to usher in a warmer air mass. This air mass brings highs into the 40s, offering a reprieve from the relentless chill. The Great Lakes may endure fleeting snow showers on Saturday. However, the more pressing concern shifts to Monday as rainfall threatens to aggravate conditions on top of the snowpack in snowbelt areas, potentially causing flooding, according to the NWS forecast.
For marine interests, a Small Craft Advisory is currently in effect, and with gale-force winds predicted Wednesday through Thursday, the conditions on Lake Erie could grow perilous. "This morning, a linger surface trough has maintained northwest winds of 10-20 knots with waves heights across the central and eastern basins lingering at 4-6 feet," the National Weather Service noted, highlighting the ongoing challenge for maritime safety.
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