CLEVELAND — Snow continues to fall across Northeast Ohio this weekend, with more expected going into next week. The heaviest hit areas are Lake, Ashtabula and Geauga counties, and in the western counties. Totals have ranged from 5 inches to 40 inches since snow started on Thanksgiving. Lake-effect in a nutshell! Meanwhile, the rest of NEO has seen minimal or no snow.
Here's the latest from News 5 Meteorologist Phil Sakal:
Watches and Warnings
- Lake Effect Snow Warning for Lake and Ashtabula Counties extended until Tuesday morning due to the ongoing lake-effect snow.
- A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Cuyahoga County and Geauga County from Sunday afternoon until Monday evening.
Travel along the I-90 corridor through Lake and Ashtabula counties is very treacherous. Motorists should be prepared for dangerous road conditions in squalls if they have to travel.
According to National Weather Services and Ashtabula Sheriff's, both east and westbound lanes from Highway 11 to the Ohio and Pennsylvania lines are closed.
Full Forecast
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Parking Bans
Some cities across Northeast Ohio have issued parking bans as a precaution.
- Mentor: A parking ban will be in effect until further notice. No parking is permitted on any city street.
Power outages
Visit our Power Outage page to find links to see current power outages in Northeast Ohio and to report a power outage.
Traffic impacts
Painesville - As of 5:30 p.m. Sunday, the city of Painesville has issued a travel advisory for essential travel only. They advised residents to stay off the roadways so they do not interfere with emergency personnel and snow removal. In case of emergency, call 9-1-1. For the police non-emergency line, call 440-354-3434.
View our News 5 Traffic Map to see any road closures or delays due to the weather or crashes from the weather.
What does it look like out there?
Here's a look at snowfall in Concord Township near Quail Hollow Country Club
Snowfall in Concord on Sunday.
Saybrook Saturday morning.
Snowfall in Ashtubla Friday night and Saturday morning.
Snowfall in Mentor.
Snowfall in North Kingsville Friday evening into Saturday morning.
US Route 2 in Mentor Friday afternoon.
Over in Willowick, motorists are dealing with near-whiteout conditions.
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