A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of Northeast Ohio starting this evening through Tuesday for lake-effect snow which is expected to be moderate to heavy at times.
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The following counties will be under this advisory from Sunday at 7 p.m. to Tuesday at 1 p.m.:
- Lake
- Cuyahoga
- Geauga
- Ashtabula
These counties are also under the same advisory from Sunday at 7 p.m. to Tuesday at 11 a.m.:
- Summit
- Portage
Additionally, the following counties are under this advisory from Sunday at 7 p.m. to Monday at 1 p.m.:
- Lorain
- Medina
- Richland
- Huron
- Wayne
The reason for the different times of this Winter Weather Advisory is the different duration of three potential lake-effect bands. The blue-shaded "1-3"+" area on the Power of 5 snow forecast map highlights those three bands.
The longest-lasting and heaviest band will likely occur in the typical snowbelt, with some snow Sunday night and Monday morning, with a re-intensification of the band and heavy snow at-times Monday PM through midday Tuesday. The alert in the snowbelt is set to expire at 1 p.m. Tuesday. 3 to 6 inches is expected in the primary snowbelt with a narrow band that could get close to double-digit totals under persistent squalls at higher elevations.
A second snow band is expected to develop Sunday evening and last through midday Monday around the I-71 and 77 corridors. There could even be a third band, that is aided by Lake Huron and Lake Erie combined, that could enhance totals in Huron and Richland counties. These areas will likely see the snow taper to flurries and shut off by Monday afternoon. A slushy inch to three inches of snow are expected with some localized higher amounts under persistent squalls.
Lingering snow showers and squalls are expected for Summit and Portage, along I-77 and just east with the secondary snow band that is possible when the primary snowbelt band re-intensifies Monday afternoon. The advisory there lasts until 11 a.m. Tuesday. A slushy few inches of snow are expected.
The combination of heavy, wet snow, high wind with gusts over 30 miles per hour, and leftover leaves could lead to tree damage and power outages, especially early on Monday. It is worth charging your devices in case of the potential scattered power outages.
The News 5 Meteorologists are closely monitoring this first blast of winter, and will keep you ahead of the storm!
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