Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Mentor OH

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
130 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

OHZ010>014-020>022-089-151830-
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Medina-Summit-Portage-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
130 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio and
northeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

Cold air and elevated northwest winds are expected behind a cold
front tonight with lows in the teens and wind chills near zero.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

A series of cold low pressure systems will enter for the weekend
into next week. Low temperatures in the single digits and wind
chills below zero are possible daily through Tuesday. Additional
chances for accumulating snowfall also exist in NE OH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Lake Effect Snow Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
112 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

OHZ011>014-089-150630-
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/O.EXB.KCLE.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the cities of Chardon, Wickliffe, Burton, Ashtabula,
Mentor, South Russell, Andover, Eastlake, Bainbridge,
Chesterland, Conneaut, Roaming Shores, Willowick, Painesville,
Cleveland, Orwell, Willoughby, Geneva, Jefferson, and Middlefield
112 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake enhanced snow. Snow accumulations of 4 to 10
  inches, with the greatest accumulations in the higher terrain of
  southern and eastern Cuyahoga County, southern Lake County, Geauga
  County, and inland Ashtabula County. Locally higher amounts are
  possible in the hillier terrain.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult due to slick and snow
  covered roads and reduced visibility. Patchy blowing snow is
  likely tonight and Thursday. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will quickly change to accumulating snow
  late this afternoon. Rapidly falling temperatures will lead to
  roads becoming snow covered and icy this evening, with very poor
  road conditions expected tonight into Thursday. Minimum wind
  chills of near 0 degrees are expected late tonight and Thursday
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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