Overview
- Spotter reports from the National Weather Service show widespread 6–10 inches with double-digit amounts in parts of eastern Cuyahoga, Geauga and Ashtabula counties, including 12.7 inches in Woodmere, 10.2 in South Thompson and 13.0 in Pierpont.
- Lake Effect Snow Warnings remained in effect through the evening as conditions gradually improved from west to east with gusty northwest winds causing blowing and drifting.
- ODOT reported multiple crashes and slowdowns, reduced speeds on I-90 in Cuyahoga and Lake counties, and a full eastbound closure near North Kingsville in Ashtabula County.
- Dozens of school districts closed or delayed, Cleveland enforced a snow-emergency parking ban to clear plow routes, and city warming centers operated for residents facing low wind chills.
- Forecasters expect a brief thaw Friday and Saturday before an arctic front ushers in the coldest air of the season early next week, with dangerous wind chills and additional light snow possible; utilities reported only scattered outages.