Light snow and fog are sliding into Cleveland this morning, with temperatures hovering near 30°F and visibility dropping to about 1.5 miles in the heavier bands. Northwest winds are starting to flex across the metro, and roads are already slick in exposed spots and on overpasses. Sudden snow squalls and patchy blowing snow are on tap, which will make the morning drive slower than usual.
What To Expect Today
Snow showers are expected to hang around through the morning, with a daytime high near 30°F before temperatures slip into the mid 20s this afternoon. Northwest winds of 16 to 23 mph, with gusts rising into the low 30s, will kick up areas of blowing snow. New accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible in advisory zones, with locally higher totals in the hillier neighborhoods. These impacts are detailed in the Winter Weather Advisory issued by NWS Cleveland.
Travel And Commute
Slippery roads and brief whiteouts in the heavier bands are likely to slow both the morning and evening commutes, so build in extra time and skip nonessential trips if you can. State and local crews are asking drivers to give plows plenty of space, and this story updates what we reported in earlier arctic blast coverage. If you do have to head out, be ready for reduced speeds on interstates and surface streets wherever lake-enhanced bands set up.
Tonight And The Week Ahead
Snow showers could linger into Monday night, with lows near the upper teens, and a clipper system may spin in another round of light snow Tuesday night into Wednesday. A stronger low later in the week could deliver more widespread accumulating snow on Thursday, so keep an eye on the forecast for any new advisories.
What To Do
Give yourself extra time, slow down in squalls, and resist the urge to dart around plows, since visibility can drop fast inside lake-enhanced bands. Keep a winter kit in your vehicle and check the latest updates from NWS Cleveland before hitting the road, because conditions and any travel restrictions can change quickly.
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