Winter Storm Watch issued January 1 at 11:39PM EST until January 5 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

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Jan 2, 2025

* WHAT…For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow.
Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches in Lake County, the
higher terrain of northeastern Cuyahoga County, and the northern
two-thirds of Geauga County. Lesser snow accumulations expected
elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing
snow at times. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow
possible. Additional snow accumulations of at least 6 inches
possible in the heaviest and most-persistent snow. Winds could
gust as high as 35 mph and produce blowing snow at times.

* WHERE…Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties.

* WHEN…For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, until 7 PM EST Thursday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday morning through Sunday
morning.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult at times due to slippery
road conditions and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions may
impact the morning and evening commutes on Thursday and Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Lake effect snow will continue into Thursday.
The lake effect snow may shift north of the area for a time on
Thursday afternoon and night before additional periods of lake
effect snow return for Friday through this weekend.

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