UPDATE: A powerful winter storm is set to impact Cleveland, Ohio on Monday, December 25, 2023, bringing urgent weather conditions including damaging winds up to 60 mph, snow squalls, and rapidly falling temperatures.
The storm will arrive late tonight, with a strong cold front causing temperatures to plummet from the low 60s to the mid-20s within hours. Rain is expected to transition to snow by mid-Monday morning, leading to hazardous travel conditions across the region.
Wind gusts of up to 50 to 60 mph will create dangerously low visibility, particularly during the Monday evening commute. Snow squalls are anticipated to develop in the afternoon, potentially resulting in brief whiteouts and quickly coating roadways. Residents in parts of Northeast Ohio should prepare for snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches, with heavier snowfall expected in eastern Ashtabula and Geauga Counties.
As the storm progresses, wind chills will drop into the low teens and single digits, raising concerns about dangerously cold conditions. Lake effect snow is predicted to continue into Tuesday, especially in the snowbelt regions of Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania.
Another weather system is forecasted to move through the Great Lakes on Wednesday, bringing additional snow. With New Year’s Eve celebrations looming on Thursday night, conditions are likely to remain frigid, with temperatures dropping to or below freezing and wind chills potentially hitting near zero by Friday morning.
Residents are urged to stay tuned for the latest updates and to prepare for significant travel disruptions. This storm poses serious risks, and individuals should take precautions to ensure their safety as conditions worsen.
Stay safe and informed as this developing story unfolds.
