Light snow and fog lingered across Cleveland on Sunday morning as temperatures hovered near 31°F and visibility sagged to roughly four miles in spots. The National Weather Service has a Winter Weather Advisory set to kick in this evening, with lake-enhanced snow expected tonight into Monday and the heaviest bands likely overnight and into the Monday morning commute. West-to-northwest winds are steady today and will strengthen through Monday, setting up slick side streets even where snow totals stay on the modest side.
Tonight Into Monday: Snow Timing And Totals
Lake-enhanced snow is expected to ramp up after sundown, with most advisory totals focused in the primary snowbelt: generally 3 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts where bands sit for a while. Many neighborhoods may pick up around an inch of new snow today ahead of the main show, but the most significant accumulation and highest snowfall rates are forecast late tonight into Monday afternoon, which could slow the Monday morning drive. The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 6 PM Sunday into early Tuesday, according to NWS Cleveland.
Winds, Lake Ice And Local Impacts
Northwest winds will pick up Sunday night and strengthen Monday, with gusts around 30 to 35 mph along the lakeshore and higher in more exposed spots. That breeze will help organize heavier lake-effect bands and shove ice around on Lake Erie, potentially compressing it near the shore. The advisory flags slippery roads and reduced visibility in heavier snow showers, and officials are urging drivers to slow down and give themselves extra time. For live road and travel updates, check OHGO, and see the wind advisory in effect for Cleveland and Erie that preceded this upgrade.
How To Prepare
If you have to travel Monday morning, plan on leaving early, driving slowly and dealing with occasional delays. Keep an ice scraper, flashlight and warm layers in the car. When you can, shift errands away from the peak snow window tonight and during the Monday morning rush, and follow local updates in case advisories or travel guidance change.
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