Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 31 at 3:12PM EST until January 2 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

* WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 8 and 14 inches, especially in the northern two-thirds of
Geauga County. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE…Geauga County.

* WHEN…From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very
difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
morning and evening and Thursday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A low pressure system will bring widespread
rain to the region today and tonight. This system will extend a
cold front across the area tonight and rain will transition to
snow for Wednesday with significant lake enhancement expected.
Lake effect snow squalls will persist across Northeast Ohio for
Wednesday into Thursday with the highest snowfall rates and total
accumulations tied to the higher elevations east of Cleveland in
Geauga County. Snow will begin to lift north toward Lake Erie on
Thursday and bring a break in heavy snow squalls to the area. Snow
is expected to return for Friday and into the weekend.