The latest updates from this weekend's winter storm

CLEVELAND — The snowstorm has arrived, warnings remain in effect, and the impacts are widespread.

We will continue to update this page with the latest severe weather alerts, power outages, traffic incidents, parking bans and other impacts from this winter storm.

Here's an update from our meteorologists, Katie McGraw and Mark Johnson, on today's weather.

Dangerous conditions on the roads

Be careful on the roads! There were white-out conditions on I-90 west of Cleveland Friday afternoon; here's a look from the ODOT traffic camera on I-90 at Clague Road at 3 p.m:

12 ODOT plow trucks hit so far this year

The 10th ODOT plow truck struck by a driver this year happened this morning on I-71.

The plow was clearing off lanes on I-71 and will now be out of service.

Then, two more plows were struck Friday in Ohio, bringing the total to 12 plows struck in the first 19 days of 2024.

RELATED: 12 ODOT snow plows struck by vehicles in first 19 days of 2024

Water main breaks on East 9th

A water main break shut down a busy street in downtown Cleveland for most of the day Friday. The Cleveland Water Department was called to East 9th Street and Rockwell Avenue for a water main break around 3 a.m. Friday.

The water department said the issue appeared to be a leak on a 2-inch connection line. It sent us this statement: "We’ve had crews on site working to stop the water flow. Unfortunately, on downtown streets, there’s a lot of underground infrastructure to contend with, so it’s been a slower-than-normal process. Once we get the water flow stopped, we can excavate and make repairs."

The water main break was repaired Friday afternoon, and traffic was reopened to one lane in each direction.

RELATED: East 9th water main break repaired; road open one lane each direction

School Closings

Hundreds of schools and districts in Northeast Ohio are closed Friday due to the weather.

CLICK HERE for the current list of school closings and delays.

Level 2 snow emergencies

Advisories were issued in Erie and Lorain counties due to icy conditions and low visibility. Drivers are asked to pay special attention and only travel if necessary.

Cuyahoga County buildings delayed start

Most Cuyahoga County buildings will operate on a delayed start, opening today at 10:30 a.m.

Traffic impacts

View our News 5 Traffic Map to see any road closures or delays due to the weather or crashes from the weather.

Parking bans

The following communities have issued parking bans:

• Cleveland
  
  • From 3:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
• Canton
  
  • From 12:01 a.m. Friday to 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
    
• Elyria
  
  • From 8 a.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday
    
• Grafton
  
  • Ban goes into effect when 2 inches of snow accumulates. In effect for as long as the snow persists.
    
• Newburgh Heights
  
  • From 8 p.m. Thursday until further notice.
    
• Tallmadge
  
  • From 8 a.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday
    
• Silver Lake
  
  • The village is under a 48-hour parking ban beginning at 9 a.m.
    
• Mentor
  
  • Effective Friday at 9:15 a.m. until further notice.

Flight delays and cancelations

Numerous flights have been delayed at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

CLICK HERE to check your flight status.

Watches and Warnings

A Winter Storm Warning was in effect for numerous Northeast Ohio Counties; however, the warnings ended between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday.

CLICK HERE for the News 5 Weather Alerts map and more information on current alerts.

How much snow is expected?

The amount varies depending on what county you reside in, but plan to get between 2-5 inches through the weekend, with 6-10 possible in the primary snowbelt.

See a detailed breakdown from the Power of 5 Weather Team of when and where snow is expected here.

Radar

View the current Power of 5 Weather Team radar below:

Power outages

Visit our Power Outage page to find links to see current power outages in Northeast Ohio and to report a power outage.

Warming Centers

City of Cleveland
Cleveland is offering warming centers at several locations from Jan. 14 to Jan. 19 from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m.

• Michael Zone Recreation Center 6301 Lorain Ave.
• Zelma George Recreation Center 3155 Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
• Collinwood Recreation Center 16300 Lakeshore Blvd.
• Sterling Recreation Center MidTown Sterling Park, 1380 East 32nd St.

Akron

• Summit Lake Community Center, 380 W. Crosier. St. will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Jan. 19.
• An emergency overnight shelter at 111 East Voris St. will be open until Jan. 22 from 7 p.m. until 8 a.m.

CLICK HERE for more information about area warming centers.

Cleveland Plow Map

If you live in the City of Cleveland, you can track where the plows are in real time using its interactive snow plow map. CLICK HERE for the map.

ODOT preps for snow

The Ohio Department of Transporation has already used 64,000 tons of salt this winter and 1.6 million gallons of liquid de-icer. You can watch more about how ODOT is prepping for this upcoming winter storm in the player below.

How to drive safely in the snow

Wintry weather can make road conditions in Ohio dangerous and unpredictable. If you have lived in Ohio for many years, this is obvious.

However, it is so important to get a refresher on winter driving safety ahead of the season because more than 5,000 fatalities occur on the roadways each year due to weather conditions.

CLICK HERE for some helpful tips that could save your life.

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