Winter storm warning north of Akron as snow, gusty winds arrive
Snow and gusty winds have returned to Northeast Ohio just days before Christmas, especially in Cleveland.
Total snow accumulations of two to eight inches are expected across northeast Ohio Monday night into Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service said Monday. Wind gusts could also get up to 35 to 40 mph.
Areas north of Akron and east of Cleveland could see the most snow. Forecasters say two to four inches could fall in Akron and with slightly less at the Akron-Canton Airport.
Lake, Medina, Summit, Portage, Trumbull and lakefront Ashtabula counties are under a winter weather advisory through 10 a.m. Tuesday, NWS reported.
Cuyahoga, Geauga and inland Ashtabula counties are under a winter storm warning until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Northwest Pennsylvania could see a foot of snow.
Snow is expected to intensify during the evening commute Monday, getting heavier through the night. NWS said the snow will slow from west to east Tuesday morning with higher snow amounts expected "inland from Lake Erie."
Overnight, temperatures will drop into the 20s with the wind chill going down into the teens.
NWS notes that visibility will be difficult during the times of the advisories due to blowing snow, warning drivers of "hazardous conditions" during Monday evening's commute.
A taste of winter arrives today as a strong cold front moves across the area. Heavy snow, gusty winds, wind chills in the teens, and hazardous marine conditions are all expected. For additional details & the latest information, please visit https://t.co/kg0Mvp0JHJ. #ohwx #pawx pic.twitter.com/uK0d3b7yo8
— NWS Cleveland (@NWSCLE) December 18, 2023
Akron-Canton forecast
Tonight: Snow showers. Low around 24. Blustery, with a northwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 9 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron weather today: Snow expected in northeast Ohio Monday night
