CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio — On Friday morning, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for most of Northeast Ohio. Drivers should expect a dusting to as much as 2 inches of snow by 7 a.m. Friday morning.
A quick 1/2-1" during the AM commute... not good. do yourself and everyone else a favor and get out the door early! It's not the heaviest snow but the impacts are big. #WEWS #GMCle #OHwx pic.twitter.com/0uIeYWalTY
— Trent Magill (@TrentMWeather) February 7, 2020
Here's what you need to know.
The Roads
As of 5 a.m., ODOT has 1,220 trucks out across the state treating the roads.
The snow is picking up on I-71 in Medina county. #GMCle pic.twitter.com/WYLN9SaGlA
— Jon Rudder (@JonRudder) February 7, 2020
Winter Weather Advisories
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of the viewing area with mixed precipitation and snow accumulation that could cause hazardous travel conditions until early Saturday morning in some areas.
The advisory for Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties is in effect from 7 p.m. Thursday evening until 4 a.m. Saturday. Mixed precipitation and total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected, along with a light glaze of ice, according to the National Weather Service.
Parking Bans
Multiple communities are issuing street parking bans to allow plow trucks to do their job safely. You can find a list of communities that have issued parking bans here.
Snow Emergency
Throughout the evening on Thursday, counties across the area are expected to issue snow emergencies. To see if your county has issued one, click here.
Holmes County has issued a Level One Snow Emergency.
Summit County is also under a Level One Snow Emergency. Roads may be icy. Motorists are asked to drive with caution.
School Closings
Depending on how much snow we get, schools across the area could be closed or delayed Friday morning. To see if your school has been closed or delayed, click here.
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