(WJW) – We're quiet at first today but gusty winds, bitter cold temperatures and low visibility conditions are heading our way.
By mid-afternoon, a rain/snow mix develops, mainly between 2 and 5 p.m., and rapid accumulations of up to 1 inch melt as this transitions to all rain by late afternoon and into the evening. Rainfall is expected to range from a half inch to three-quarters of an inch.
Windy with gusts over 40 mph Friday night.
A high wind warning and wind advisory has been issued for several Northeast Ohio counties.
- High Wind Warning from 4pm Friday to 1am Sunday: aChatabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, and Lake County.
- Wind Advisory 4pm Friday – 1am Sunday: Ashland, Ashtabula Inland, Carroll, Coshocton, Crawford, Erie, Geauga, Holmes, Huron, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Ottawa, Portage, Richland, Sandusky, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties.
Here's what you can expect:
The winds increase from Friday until Sunday morning. Be prepared for power outages!
Wind speeds may exceed 40 miles per hour.
Saturday, general light to moderate snow showers. Lines will develop from the west throughout the day. Snowfall forecast will be between 1-2 inches in areas. Temperatures remain in the upper 20s.
More high winds on Saturday. Some gusts reach 55-60 mph.
Sunday and Monday: Local lake effect snow showers mainly along the coast. Most areas will see light accumulation, but the snow belt, especially along the coastline, will likely see higher totals.
Stay tuned for snow forecast updates throughout the weekend.
Temperatures will drop over the weekend and into early next week. The core of the Arctic air is settling in, with sub-zero winds blowing with temperatures reaching the high teens for days.
Pack up!
Here's the latest 8-day forecast:
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