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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1250 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

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/O.UPG.KCLE.WS.A.0006.251127T1200Z-251129T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.LE.W.0006.251127T0600Z-251129T0000Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the cities of Jefferson, Eastlake, Orwell, Bainbridge,
Cleveland, Willowick, Painesville, Wickliffe, Mentor, Conneaut,
Chardon, Geneva, Roaming Shores, Ashtabula, Chesterland, Burton,
Willoughby, Andover, Middlefield, and South Russell
1250 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 4 and 13 inches. Two areas of highest accumulations are
  expected to be in northern Geauga County and in Lake County south
  of I-90 and in far northeast Ashtabula County. Winds gusting as
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga,
  and Lake Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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. The strong winds may down
  power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout
  conditions are expected and will make travel difficult to
  impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact busy Thanksgiving
  holiday travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy lake effect snow will push inland
  Thursday morning. Intensity of snowbands is expected to increase
  throughout the day when snow may quickly accumulate on untreated
  surfaces. Snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour at times on
  Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Turnpike and
Infrastructure Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all
travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.ohgo.com
for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

&&

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/O.EXA.KCLE.LE.W.0006.251127T0600Z-251129T0600Z/
Crawford-
Including the cities of Titusville and Meadville
1250 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 8 and 16 inches. Highest accumulations are expected across
  the northern portion of the county. Winds gusting as high as 45
  mph.

* WHERE...Crawford County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* 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. The strong winds may down
  power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout
  conditions are expected and will make travel difficult to
  impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact busy Thanksgiving
  holiday travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy lake effect snow will push inland
  Thursday morning. Intensity of snowbands is expected to increase
  throughout the day when snow may quickly accumulate on untreated
  surfaces. Snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour at times on
  Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel
restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.511pa.com for
the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KCLE.LE.W.0006.251127T0600Z-251129T0600Z/
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Edinboro, Union City, Corry, and Erie
1250 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 8 and 12 inches are likely over much of the area. Locally
  higher amounts are possible across inland Erie County PA where a
  few locations could see up to 18 inches of snow. Winds gusting as
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* 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. The strong winds may down
  power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout
  conditions are expected and will make travel difficult to
  impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact busy Thanksgiving
  holiday travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will clip portions of far
  northern Erie County late Wednesday night into Thursday morning
  before the band moves inland. Intensity of snowbands is expected
  to increase throughout the day when snow may quickly accumulate on
  untreated surfaces. Snowfall rates could reach 1 to 2 inches per
  hour at times on Thursday and Thursday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel
restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.511pa.com for
the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

&&

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/O.NEW.KCLE.WW.Y.0020.251127T1800Z-251129T0000Z/
Trumbull-
Including the cities of Warren and Niles
1250 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
  3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Trumbull County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions with slower travel likely. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy lake effect snow will push inland
  Thursday morning and gradually move further south by Thursday
  afternoon, clipping northern Trumbull County where the highest
  snowfall totals are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Turnpike and
Infrastructure Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all
travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.ohgo.com
for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

&&

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