...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 13 inches. Higher amounts of 8-13 inches are expected in Geauga County, southern Lake County, Ashtabula County, and far eastern Cuyahoga County. Lower snow totals of 4 inches or less are expected in northern Lake County and northern and western Cuyahoga County. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions with 1/4 SM visibility or lower are expected at times and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact Thanksgiving holiday travel. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy lake effect snow developing over Lake Erie tonight will begin to push inland before sunrise on Thursday. Intensity of snowbands is expected to quickly increase Thursday morning, and snow will quickly accumulate on untreated surfaces. The heaviest snow is expected Thursday through early Thursday night when snowfall rates may reach 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.ohgo.com for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. 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. &&
