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Winter Storm

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Blizzard Warning for Cuyahoga County

Blizzard could arrive by Wednesday morning to Cleveland area. Adjust travel plans accordingly.

‘Tis the season…for snow. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issues a “Blizzard Warning,” after canceling—and upgrading—a previously issued “winter storm warning.” Holiday travelers may want to adjust their plans accordingly. The blizzard warning in effect from 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26 to 7 a.m.  EST Thursday, Dec. 27. Cuyahoga and Lorain counties are included in the warning. Heavy snow will combine with blustery northeast windes to create severe winter weather. “The winter storm warning is cancelled...,” The NWS issued in its statement. “The national weather service in Cleveland has issued a blizzard warning.  “This in an upgrade to the winter storm warning which was previously in effect.” The NWS advised of the following: Watch for …

Friday, March 11, 2011

UPDATE: Lakewood Gets Hammered With Snow (Again)

A few traffic crashes snarl rush-hour traffic.

Thanks to the most-recent blast of winter, a few crashes around Lakewood snarled traffic during this morning's rush-hour commute — but none of them were serious. Spring is only 10 days away, but you wouldn’t know it by looking outside today. Lakewood residents woke up this morning to find the snow had dumped a few inches of snow on the ground (again). Plows were out in full force clearing the roads early this morning. And so were police squads. Police Chief Timothy Malley said there were a few crashes Friday morning, and a few more fender-benders. There were no injuries reported in the crashes — including the one on Interstate 90 that slowed traffic to a crawl. His advice for motorists? "Same as always, take your time," Malley said. "Plan …

Monday, February 21, 2011

More Snowfall Expected to Cover Ice

Could be shovel-worthy accumulations this evening and overnight.

Yep, it’s winter part deux. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a winter weather advisory, which is in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday. According to the weather experts this system calls for snow to continue to fall throughout Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Some sleet or freezing could mix with snow through 7 p.m. potentially making work-to-home commutes extended and difficult. Snowfall rates are expected to be moderate to heavy at times with as many as one to two inches by sunset and another two to four inches this evening and overnight.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Winter Storm Expected to Hit Lakewood

As much as 6 inches could be dropped on the area by Wednesday.

Get ready for a fresh blast of snow, Lakewood. By Wednesday afternoon, there could be as much as 6 inches of the white stuff dumped over the area, according to a report issued Monday by the National Weather Service in Cleveland. The agency issued a winter weather advisory that includes conditions such as freezing rain, wind chills and snow — lots of it, from Toledo to the Pennsylvania border. A winter storm watch is in effect for areas south of Canton and Youngstown. Snow is expected to begin falling on the area around noon today, with the worst of it coming during the evening and overnight hour, according to the advisory. Expect three inches during the day today, and another three inches by Wednesday. Joe Beno, Lakewood’s director of …

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