Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued December 3 at 7:05AM EST until December 6 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 4:05am
Expires:
December 3, 2024 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
in excess of 6 inches possible with locally higher amounts to 12
inches where snow bands persist. Winds could gust as high as 45
mph.
* WHERE...Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga,
and Lake Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers could bring an
additional 1 to 2 inches of snow today.
An Arctic front will cross the region on Wednesday evening and could
bring a band of heavier snow with quickly deteriorating conditions,
including a quick inch or two of snow, visibility of 1/4 mile or
less, and wind gusts to 45 mph. Travel could quickly become
difficult across the region before lake effect snow bands enter for
the rest of the event.
Strong wind gusts as high as 45 mph may result in blowing snow and
local reductions in visibility. The large snowpack across the region
from the recent lake effect event may drift and cause hazardous
travel conditions.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
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.
Area Description:
Cuyahoga; Lake; Geauga; Ashtabula Inland; Ashtabula Lakeshore
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH