Lake Effect Snow Warning

2024 - 12 - 4

Snow Way! More Lake Effect Snow on the Horizon!

Arctic Front - Cleveland - Erie County - Great Lakes - Lake Effect Snow - Northeast Ohio - Snowstorm - Weather Alerts - Winter Weather

Brace yourselves! Another blast of snow is set to blanket the Great Lakes region. Learn why you might want to stockpile cocoa and dust off that shovel!

As the winter chill settles in across the Great Lakes region, a newfound Lake Effect Snow Warning is keeping residents on high alert. Erie and Crawford counties are bracing for yet another heavy snowfall, with forecasts predicting an astonishing 10 to 18 inches of the white stuff starting Wednesday night. After all, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas – at least for those who enjoy building snowmen and fortifying their hot cocoa supply!

But don’t pack away your adventurers’ gear just yet! Northern communities, still reeling from the last battering of snow, are about to face another round as the weather turns arctic. While many areas have enjoyed a brief respite from snowfall, the recent forecast of gusty winds and frigid temperatures from the Arctic front seems like winter's own way of saying, "Surprise!" With Lake Effect Snow anticipated to sweep down into Greater Akron, folks can expect an uptick in wind gusts reaching up to 45 mph, creating conditions perfect for that classic, magical winter vibe – or creating snow drifts that resemble mountain ranges.

As reports flood in of fallen tree limbs and impending parking bans, it’s crucial for residents in cities like Cleveland and Ashtabula County to stay prepared. Snowmen may be charming, but juggling snow shovels and snow visibility can be a real-life Tetris challenge. The National Weather Service remains a trusty source, issuing important warnings to keep everyone informed and safe during this winter onslaught. And while you’re adjusting your plans this snowy season, think about the possible cozy nights indoors with family – or perhaps a playful snowball fight? Just remember your mittens!

Interestingly, while Erie might be feeling the brunt of this winter storm with the potential for impressive snowfall totals, Pittsburgh seems to have dodged the bullet yet again! It’s almost as if Mother Nature is playing favorites on the East Coast. Trivia lovers will also find it fascinating that Lake Effect Snow occurs because of the warm air from Lake Erie rising and condensing, creating heavy, fluffy snowfall that can accumulate quickly. So, if you hear any snow drumrolls this week, know that the Great Lakes are preparing a frosty performance!

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Ready for more snow? New lake-effect warning issued for Erie ... (GoErie.com)

Ten inches to 18 inches of new snow could be headed for parts of Erie and Crawford counties during a new lake-effect warning starting Wednesday night.

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LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING: See how far south snow will reach (fox8.com)

Northern communities along the snowbelt are still digging out after multiple days of lake-effect snow. Now, more lake-effect snow is on the way as well as a ...

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Lake Effect Snow Warning issued for Greater Akron Wednesday ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

An Arctic storm is expected to bring snow and gusty wind to Greater Akron. It's our turn. The relatively snow-free days are coming to an end. A strong Arctic ...

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Here it comes, more advisories issued ahead of next round of snowfall (News 5 Cleveland)

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the following counties from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m. Friday. Lorain County. Medina County. Lake effect snow ...

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Lake Effect Snow Warning in place for northeast Ohio, wintry mix ... (Spectrum News 1)

OHIO — Snow returns to the forecast tonight with a blast of cold, arctic air. What You Need To Know. Wednesday starts breezy with warmer afternoon highs

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Live updates: Accumulating snow to impact Northeast Ohio (WKYC.com)

Northeast Ohio weather forecast shows we're tracking winter conditions with accumulating snow and gusty winds, which is why a Lake Effect Snow Warning was ...

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Winter storm watch issued; 5 inches of snow or more in forecast (Meadville Tribune)

The National Weather Service in Cleveland issued a winter storm watch for this afternoon through late Thursday night. The agency said some parts of Crawford ...

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Lake Effect Snow Warning issued for Greater Akron Wednesday ... (Yahoo News)

The high wind gusts of up to 45 miles per hour in Greater Akron could create blowing and drifting of snow, the weather service says. Some tree limbs could fall ...

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Lake Effect Snow Warning: Heavy Snowfall and High Winds ... (Chautauqua County)

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Chautauqua County, effective from 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 4, ...

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Josh's Forecast: Wind, snow, some rain, and more lake effect in our ... (WKBW-TV)

Lake Effect Snow Warnings go up again later tonight and last into Friday south of Buffalo into Ski Country. Another 1 to 2 feet of snow is possible into Ski ...

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Winter storm watches issued for Great Lakes region as lake-effect ... (Yahoo! Voices)

Lake-effect snow is forecast to wallop the already snow-buried Great Lakes region.

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Lake effect snow warning and winter weather advisories begin ... (The Daily News Online)

WARSAW — Another round of warnings and advisories has been issued as the GLOW region gears up for more winter weather.

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Lake effect snow starts falling today in Central NY: 1 foot or more ... (syracuse.com)

Wind gusts of more than 40 mph are expected, which could cause squalls and whiteouts.

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Great Lakes region braces for more snow while cleaning up after ... (Spectrum News)

More than five feet of snow blanketed the area east of Cleveland along Lake Erie and more was expected later in the week, with a winter storm watch in place ...

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When Erie gets pummeled with snow, why is Pittsburgh spared? (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

As Erie County continues to dig its way out of a historic Thanksgiving weekend lake-effect winter storm that left behind up to 6 feet of snow in some areas, ...

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Northeast Ohio Thursday weather forecast: Lake effect snow expected (cleveland.com)

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Snow showers are expected to continue through the early afternoon hours on Thursday. The National Weather Service's forecast calls for ...

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How much snow fell in Ashtabula County, Ohio? The latest totals ... (Record-Courier)

Ashtabula County, Ohio, has been buried by snow over the past few days. The latest numbers from the National Weather Service tell us how deep it gets.

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Parts of Great Lakes region under lake-effect snow warnings into ... (USA TODAY)

Parts of northwest Pennsylvania are forecasted by the National Weather Service to see more than two feet of snow, and Erie is predicted to get over 18 inches.

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Winter storm warnings issued as more lake-effect snow forecast for ... (Yahoo! Voices)

Lake-effect snow is forecast to wallop the already snow-buried Great Lakes region.

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Lake-effect snow warning in effect as Arctic front approaches (cleveland.com)

The National Weather Service says the cold front will generate 5 to 10 inches of snow in eastern and southern Cuyahoga County, and in Geauga, southern Lake, ...

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Great Lakes region braces for more snow while cleaning up after ... (Jacksonville Daily News)

Cleanup work is still taking place around parts of the Great Lakes region socked by lake-effect snowstorms that dropped several feet of snow over the ...

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No rest for the snow-weary: Weather service issues blizzard warning ... (GoErie.com)

All of Erie County is under a blizzard warning through Saturday at 1 a.m. while the rest of the region faces lake-effect snow warnings.

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Next comes the lake-effect snow (News 5 Cleveland)

Next comes the lake-effect snow ... Here's the latest update on severe weather across Northeast Ohio. ... CLEVELAND — News 5's meteorologists have been preparing ...

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Lake effect lingers; single-digit wind chills (fox8.com)

A LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING remains in effect for Ashtabula (inland and lakeshore,) Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Portage, Summit, and Trumbull counties.

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Snow warning prompts 2 local communities to issue parking bans (Sharonherald)

Break out the snow shovels. The National Weather Service issued a local lake-effect snow warning, which activated street parking bans in two communities.

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