One product issued by NWS for: Akron OH
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 209 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 OHZ010>014-020>023-030>033-038-089-221715- /O.NEW.KCLE.WS.A.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T1800Z/ Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Medina-Summit- Portage-Trumbull-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Holmes-Ashtabula Lakeshore- Including the cities of Wadsworth, Niles, Ravenna, Eastlake, Warren, Elyria, Kent, Geneva, Rittman, South Russell, Willoughby, Andover, Jefferson, Millersburg, Wooster, Austintown, Lorain, Boardman, Brunswick, Chardon, Roaming Shores, Akron, Canton, Orrville, Ashland, Orwell, Painesville, Ashtabula, Wickliffe, Middlefield, Aurora, Bainbridge, Mentor, Alliance, Willowick, Conneaut, Medina, Cleveland, Streetsboro, Killbuck, Youngstown, North Ridgeville, Chesterland, Burton, Avon Lake, and Massillon 209 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations in excess of 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Ohio. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected on Sunday. Sub-zero wind chills are expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, and again Sunday night into Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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. && $$ Kahn