Widespread snow pummeled many parts of Northeast Ohio Thursday night through Friday morning, leaving residents with slick roads and cars that turned into moving igloos. While the majority of the snowfall happened throughout the night, some residents are waking up to real-time snow globes.
TRAFFIC
Four cars were involved in a crash on I-271 southbound near Cedar Road that took one person the hospital.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Looks like 271 SB closed right now bc of a crash. Here's a pic from OHGO. pic.twitter.com/4mCc640G0t
— Jon Rudder (@JonRudder) March 9, 2018
As of 7:00 a.m., Westlake police are warning drivers to avoid Ridge Road between Dover Center Road and Glenmore for the next several hours due to a crash. The roadway will be closed until further notice.
Throughout the night, News 5 overnight tracker found several crashes. Canton police are investigating a fatal crash involving three carson Tuscarawas Street.
Canton police investigating a fatal crash involving 3 cars on West Tuscarawas between Maryland and Bellflower. Number of injuries is unknown but many transports were made. Road closed but tow trucks are working. pic.twitter.com/Fky9FJVixC
— Mike Vielhaber (@MVielhaber) March 9, 2018
Spin outs galore. Two more on 480 EB. pic.twitter.com/9WOJKAbQdo
— Jon Rudder (@JonRudder) March 9, 2018
WEATHER
There's still some heavy snowfall in the prime snowbelt. Places like Geagua and Ashtabula Counties will get the brunt of the storm.
The wind isn't helping things at all this morning. Gusts are near 20mph at times. pic.twitter.com/hjJyMffXRc
— ⚡JD Rudd - News5 (@jdrudd) March 9, 2018
It seems many folks have left early for work, giving them more time on the roads. GOOD!
But... it seems there are a lot of cars spinning out due to people going too fast. BAD!
Please, SLOW DOWN this morning. pic.twitter.com/YzrJ61ArTM— ⚡JD Rudd - News5 (@jdrudd) March 9, 2018
In general, here's what to expect across NE Ohio today in terms of snow. It will be cold & windy all day for everyone. pic.twitter.com/siM62oVbFo
— ⚡JD Rudd - News5 (@jdrudd) March 9, 2018
AROUND TOWN
Mobile igloos? Residents in Geauga County are waking up to their cars completely covered in a blanket of snow.
HEADS UP! Your car might look this if you live in Geauga County 👀❄️ pic.twitter.com/zy0Np6WlKJ
— Sarah Phinney (@sarahphinneytv) March 9, 2018
In Akron, snowfall is minimum with just some flakes floating around like a snow globe.
Snowing like crazy up north but here in Akron...just flakes floating around making it feel like a snow globe. pic.twitter.com/3PcE6l4RfV
— Mike Vielhaber (@MVielhaber) March 9, 2018
Don't be this person!
Brush. 👏Your. 👏Car. 👏Off. 👏 pic.twitter.com/Vamc2fmYt0
— Jon Rudder (@JonRudder) March 9, 2018
