Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 5 at 3:50AM EST until December 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

* WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts where bands
persist and in the higher terrain of eastern Ashtabula County.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph leading to significant blowing and
drifting snow, especially near the lakeshore.

* WHERE…Ashtabula Inland and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Near-blizzard conditions are expected through late
this morning. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel will be very difficult
to impossible, especially this morning. The hazardous conditions
will impact the commutes through Friday evening. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…An Arctic front and associated snow squall
have crossed the area this morning and has allowed for some travel
impacts across the region. The strongest winds are expected
through late this morning, when near-blizzard conditions are
expected. Lake effect snow bands are developing and will be the
main concern for the rest of the event with some lingering snow
into Friday. Additionally, the gusty winds and density of the
large snowpack across far Northeast Ohio could result in damage to
structures.