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More lake-effect snow on its way: How much can you expect? And when will Lake Erie freeze?
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cities from Cleveland to Ashtabula have been experiencing more snow on Thursday as lake effect snow continues to dump on Northeast Ohio.
The National Weather Service forecasts up to 10 additional inches of lake-effect snow in the region from Thursday through early Friday morning.
Forecasts expect Ashtabula County to continue being the most affected. Other higher-terrain areas can also expect more snow, including all of Geauga County, southern Lake, eastern and southern Cuyahoga, northern Summit and northern Portage counties.
Lake effect snows occurs when cold air moves across Lake Erie’s warm waters, collecting water along the way and then dumping it once land is reached. Lake and Ashtabula counties, both north and east of Cleveland, are often right in the path for the worst of it.
The weather phenomenon ends when Lake Erie freezes over, although the last instance of it freezing by more than 90% was in 2022. Additionally, it’s historically too early for the lake to do so.
“Winter technically hasn’t even started,” said Dave Marsalek, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Cleveland. Winter officially begins Dec. 21.
“The earliest the lake freezes is the end of November, but it typically freezes in January and February,” Marsalek said.
For the lake to freeze, temperatures need to be consistently cold, so the surface temperature of Lake Erie can drop to the mid-30s. Right now, some of the shallow waters near Sandusky have reached that range, but the water near Cleveland is still in the 40-degree range.
The water will likely not get a chance to freeze before it warms up again. While there have been some days in the 30-degree temperature range and below, forecasts for early next week have high temperatures in the 50s.
Heavy lake effect snow is expect to continue in Northeast Ohio through Friday, with the highest concentrations continuing to be in Ashtabula County.National Weather Service
For safety, the weather service advises drivers to keep a flashlight, food, and water in their vehicle in case of an emergency.
Snow also occurred early Thursday morning, although this was due to an Arctic front and an associate snow squall.
Overnight, the most snow was seen by snow spotters in Geauga County – in Russell Center, with 8 inches by 7 a.m. and 7 inches in Troy Township by 7:30 a.m.
Ashtabula County saw 6.2 inches in Monroe Center by 8:15 a.m. and Summit County saw 5.7 inches in Sagamore Hills by 8 a.m.
In Cuyahoga County, 5 inches was reported in Russell Center at 7:30 a.m. and 4 inches in Chagrin Falls at 9 a.m. Lake County saw 3.2 inches in Concord by 8:30 a.m. Areas of Lorain, Medina and Portage counties saw an inch or less of snow.
In addition, strong winds pushed the water in Lake Erie eastward, exposing the bottom of the lake in shallow areas near Sandusky, Marsalek said. By Thursday afternoon, water levels mostly returned to normal as the wind direction shifted.
A similar but more severe instance of this phenomenon occurred during the winter storm that occurred near Christmas in 2022. During that storm, 12 hours of 60 mph winds cleared out much more of the most western part of Lake Erie.
Zachary Smith is the data reporter for cleveland.com. You can reach him at zsmith@cleveland.com.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Heinen’s Grocery Store announced on Friday that it will be closing its downtown Cleveland location on the corner of East 9th Street and Euclid Avenue.
This last day will be on July 31.
The store first opened in 2015.
All associates at the downtown store will be offered roles at other Heinen’s locations, and there will be no layoffs, the release said. This decision affects only the Downtown Cleveland location.
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb shared the following statement after the announcement was released:
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers added another guard to their logjam at the position during the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday night.
Arkansas guard Maleek Thomas was one of the best players remaining on the board when the Cavaliers were on the clock at No. 34 overall, which they acquired from the Sacramento Kings in a trade back out of No. 29 overall on Tuesday night’s Round 1.
So Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman took Thomas off of the board, opting to select the best player available instead of drafting for fit, as Cleveland still has a dire need on the wing and backup center.
“When you’re picking at No. 34, you don’t have the luxury to say ‘let’s pick for fit,’” Altman said after the selection on Wednesday night.
It’s clear that the longtime basketball executive understands that Thomas doesn’t necessarily fit this current version of the Cavaliers. They’re expecting veteran point guard James Harden to return on a new contract. They also still employ Dennis Schroder, Tyrese Proctor and Craig Porter Jr., who just saw his contract option exercised by the Cavaliers.
Altman admitted that with so many guards to account for on the roster, the hard part will be figuring out how it all fits together.
Who is the odd man out?
It’s very possible that the reason why the Cavaliers traded out of No. 29 overall was due to financial reasons.
At No. 29, the Cavaliers really liked Thomas, and he probably would’ve been their selection. Even though he’s another small guard, he loves the game of basketball and comes from head coach John Calipari, which is as close to NBA coaching that you’ll find in the NBA.
But in Round 2, the Cavs could give Thomas a non-guaranteed two-way deal that would have the 19-year-old point guard split time between the Cavaliers and Cleveland’s G League affiliate Charge.
This makes life uncomfortable for Porter Jr., even though his option was just exercised. He’s on the final year of a deal, and could be included in a trade package as a sweetener. Of course, none of Cleveland’s guards aside from Harden should be untouchable in big trade packages that could help solve the team’s holes on the wing and in the frontcourt.
Schroder could be dealt as well because of his big salary.
Even though he doesn’t seamlessly fit, the Cavaliers found a way to get a first-round talent in Day 2 of the NBA Draft. It was a talented class and Thomas could be a gem.
But Altman needs to find a way to better construct this roster before the season comes around.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The man wanted for the 2024 murder of a Northeast Ohio rapper in Cleveland, was arrested Thursday by members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force.
The U.S. Marshals said Steven Smith, 27, was taken into custody at a home in the 15900 block of Invermere Ave. in Cleveland.
Smith is accused of fatally shooting Carlos Banks, 28, on Dec. 29. 2024 inside an apartment at 5115 The Rising.
This is in the city’s Slavic Village neighborhood.
Cleveland EMS pronounced Banks dead at the scene.
Also known by stage name KashBankx, the 28-year-old had amassed thousands of social media followers with his rap career.
19 News previously spoke with community journalist Jaylyn King who says he’s interviewed Banks multiple times about his music career.
“Normally Cleveland has a set sound that’s really repetitive,’ said King. “He (Banks) was one that stood out and was very different than other artists”.
“This is big because he touched and influenced so many people,” said King “Even outside of music”.
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