CLEVELAND, Ohio — OHSAA boys basketball scores from Friday in Ohio, as provided by The Associated Press.

Ada 56, Pandora-Gilboa 37

Akr. Buchtel 71, Cle. Adams 47

Alliance 77, Alliance Marlington 57

Anna 60, Sidney Fairlawn 24

Archbold 47, Wauseon 45

Arlington 50, Bloomdale Elmwood 23

Attica Seneca E. 49, Upper Sandusky 37

Batavia Clermont NE 58, Felicity-Franklin 23

Bellbrook 70, Oxford Talawanda 32

Bellevue 74, Norwalk 32

Berlin Center Western Reserve 60, Atwater Waterloo 49

Berlin Hiland 71, Uhrichsville Claymont 32

Bishop Hartley 58, Cols. St. Charles 51

Bowling Green 45, Napoleon 37

Bristol 62, Kinsman Badger 59

Brooklyn 56, Independence 51

Brunswick 66, Medina 51

Bryan 54, Swanton 46

Can. McKinley 68, Massillon Jackson 55

Canfield 45, Warren Harding 36

Canfield S. Range 55, Niles McKinley 41

Castalia Margaretta 89, Vermilion 40

Centerville 59, Beavercreek 50

Chagrin Falls 65, Wickliffe 31

Chardon 61, Eastlake North 53

Cin. Mariemont 58, Cin. Finneytown 40

Cin. Sycamore 63, Cin. Colerain 62, OT

Cin. Taft 62, Cin. Aiken 57

Cin. Winton Woods 56, Milford (OH) 38

Clayton Northmont 51, Miamisburg 40

Cle. Benedictine 69, Parma Hts. Holy Name 61

Cols. Bishop Watterson 42, Cols. DeSales 35

Cols. KIPP 54, Baltimore Liberty Union 43

Cols. Wellington 55, Cols. Patriot Prep 47

Columbia Station Columbia 69, Lorain Clearview 34

Columbus Grove 56, Bluffton 48

Copley 72, Tallmadge 68

Cortland Lakeview 70, Struthers 47

Dalton 58, West Salem Northwestern 19

Danville 65, Howard E. Knox 36

Day. Christian 52, Brookville 47

Day. Oakwood 63, Middletown Madison 34

Defiance 53, Elida 35

Delphos St John’s 74, New Bremen 51

Doylestown Chippewa 72, Apple Creek Waynedale 70

Dublin Scioto 60, Hayes 45

E. Palestine 76, Salineville Southern 56

Edon 43, Holgate 37

Fairfield 67, Middletown 60

Findlay Liberty-Benton 59, Mt. Blanchard Riverdale 29

Galloway Westland 72, Westerville S. 62

Gates Mills Gilmour 61, Cle. VASJ 56

Gates Mills Hawken 67, Painesville Harvey 57

Genoa 76, Millbury Lake 38

Gibsonburg 72, Tol. Ottawa Hills 59

Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 67, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 49

Green 62, Can. Glenoak 61

Greenville 76, Piqua 50

Grove City 58, Pickerington North 26

Hamilton Badin 53, Day. Chaminade Julienne 37

Hartville Lake Center Christian 50, Warren JFK 38

Heartland Christian 72, Youngs. East 63

Hilliard Bradley 59, Powell Olentangy Liberty 52

Huron 56, Milan Edison 45

Jackson Center 37, Ft. Loramie 34

Jeromesville Hillsdale 66, Rittman 37

Kalida 52, Miller City 39

Kettering Alter 66, Cin. McNicholas 53

Kidron Cent. Christian 75, Mansfield Christian 41

Kirtland 77, Rootstown 40

Lebanon 58, Morrow Little Miami 43

Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 48, Cols. Upper Arlington 26

Lewistown Indian Lake 61, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan 54

Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 47, Mason 23

Lima Bath 56, Celina 47

Lima Shawnee 61, St Marys 34

Lima Temple Christian 61, McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 57

Lorain 68, Strongsville 65

Lore City Buckeye Trail 52, E. Can. 22

Loveland 55, Kings Mills Kings 40

Mansfield 62, Dover 54

Mantua Crestwood 47, Burton Berkshire 43

Maria Stein Marion Local 43, Coldwater 28

Marie Philip, Mass. 55, Ohio Deaf 41

Maumee 49, Oak Harbor 39

McComb 61, Leipsic 32

Medina Christian Academy 73, Elyria Open Door 53

Medina Highland 54, Aurora 40

Milford Center Fairbanks 63, W. Jefferson 57

Minerva 61, Carrollton 48

Minster 55, New Knoxville 34

Monroe 39, Hamilton Ross 31

Mt Gilead 71, Cardington-Lincoln 50

Mt. Victory Ridgemont 42, Dola Hardin Northern 35

N. Can. Hoover 58, Massillon Perry 47

N. Robinson Col. Crawford 69, Bucyrus 18

N. Royalton 75, Wadsworth 44

New Franklin Manchester 66, Canal Fulton Northwest 46

New Middletown Spring. 49, Campbell Memorial 46

New Riegel 42, Elmore Woodmore 30

Old Fort 73, Lakeside Danbury 31

Oregon Clay 61, Fremont Ross 45

Orwell Grand Valley 59, Middlefield Cardinal 26

Ottoville 51, Continental 42

Parma Padua 69, Mentor Lake Cath. 53

Paulding 58, Sherwood Fairview 44

Pemberville Eastwood 78, Fostoria 40

Peninsula Woodridge 78, Lodi Cloverleaf 58

Perry 58, Orange 52

Pickerington Central 66, Groveport-Madison 32

Pitsburg Franklin-Monroe 51, Ansonia 46

Plain City Jonathan Alder 50, Bellefontaine 41

Ravenna 53, Akr. Coventry 37

Reynoldsburg 64, Lancaster 52

STVM 54, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 53

Sandusky 66, Tiffin Columbian 56

Sandusky Perkins 79, Clyde 63

Sandusky St. Mary 61, Kansas Lakota 42

Southington Chalker 56, Windham 54

Spencerville 59, Harrod Allen E. 33

Spring. Emmanuel Christian 56, Legacy Christian 44

Spring. Shawnee 40, Richwood N. Union 37

St. Henry (OH) 54, Rockford Parkway 41

Steubenville 73, E. Liverpool 39

Stow-Munroe Falls 48, Twinsburg 43

Strasburg 64, Newcomerstown 31

Streetsboro 50, Mogadore Field 28

Sugarcreek Garaway 61, Magnolia Sandy Valley 52

Sycamore Mohawk 44, New Washington Buckeye Cent. 39

Tol. Whitmer 77, Sylvania Northview 46

Tontogany Otsego 75, Rossford 45

Troy 72, Fairborn 36

Utica 69, Hebron Lakewood 34

Van Wert 61, Ottawa-Glandorf 51

Versailles 56, Ft. Recovery 52

Vienna Mathews 59, Andover Pymatuning Valley 57

W. Carrollton 67, Xenia 58

W. Chester Lakota W. 58, Cin. Princeton 53

Waynesfield-Goshen 65, Marion Elgin 41

Waynesville 65, Carlisle 51

Wellsville 51, Hanoverton United 42

Westerville N. 81, Sunbury Big Walnut 60

Westlake 66, Medina Buckeye 64

Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 74, Perrysburg 57

Wooster Triway 74, Navarre Fairless 32

Youngs. Chaney High School 70, Poland Seminary 45

Youngs. Valley Christian 53, Columbiana 41

Zanesville Rosecrans 58, Cols. Cristo Rey 22

Zanesville W. Muskingum 93, Crooksville 39

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Winter offers a brief but striking window to experience Northeast Ohio’s waterfalls in a completely different form. As temperatures drop and snow settles into the valleys, familiar cascades transform into sculpted ice formations, frozen mist and layered textures that only appear during sustained cold spells.

Some waterfalls slow to a trickle beneath thick ice curtains, while others continue pushing through winter conditions, reshaping the scene from day to day.

For photographers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, winter reveals details and moods that simply don’t exist during warmer months.

Over the course of a few days, I spent time traveling to a handful of popular waterfalls around the Cleveland metro area to see how they were responding to the recent cold and snowfall.

Some locations had transformed into genuine works of art (Viaduct Park, Brandywine Falls), while others were heavily snow‑covered (Bridal Veil Falls, Berea Falls), with little visible water or ice to photograph.

In several spots, the surrounding rock walls were lined with massive icicles hanging over rivers and creeks, adding an extra layer of scale and drama to the scenes below.

Visiting frozen waterfalls does come with added challenges, but a little preparation goes a long way toward making the experience enjoyable. Sturdy hiking boots with good traction, warm layers and weather‑appropriate clothing make navigating snowy or icy paths far more comfortable.

While many of these waterfalls are easily accessible, others require short walks on winter trails, and dressing for the conditions allows you to focus on the experience rather than the cold. With the right mindset and gear, winter can be one of the most rewarding seasons to explore waterfalls across Northeast Ohio.

To see more of the photos from the frozen falls around NE Ohio, click here.

Buttermilk Falls — North Chagrin Reservation

Address: 401 Buttermilk Falls Parkway, Willoughby, OH 44094

Tucked into a shaded ravine within North Chagrin Reservation, Buttermilk Falls becomes especially striking in winter when cold temperatures transform the steady cascade into layered ice formations and hanging icicles.

The falls spill gently over shale ledges, creating a textured, terraced look that freezes beautifully during prolonged cold snaps. Unlike larger, thunderous waterfalls, Buttermilk Falls has a quieter, more intimate presence, making it an excellent stop for winter visitors who enjoy subtle details and close‑up photography.

One of the reasons Buttermilk Falls is so appealing in winter is its accessibility. A short walk from the trailhead leads to a wooden overlook perched above the creek, allowing visitors to safely admire the frozen falls without needing to descend into the ravine.

Snow‑covered hemlocks and hardwoods frame the scene, giving the area a distinctly northern feel, adding to its reputation as one of Northeast Ohio’s most reliable winter waterfall stops.

The falls were partly obscured by the excess snow sitting on top of them, but from the bridge over the creek there are some great icicles that have formed on the walls alongside the falls.

Mill Creek Falls (Cataract Falls) — Garfield Park Reservation

Address: Webb Terrace (off Warner Rd), Cleveland, OH 44105

Mill Creek Falls, also known as Cataract Falls, holds the distinction of being the tallest waterfall in Cuyahoga County, dropping nearly 50 feet within the urban landscape of Cleveland. In winter, the volume of water and sheer height of the falls combine to produce dramatic ice formations, with thick columns and frozen spray clinging to the surrounding rock walls.

The contrast between the raw natural feature and its city surroundings makes Mill Creek Falls one of the most visually unexpected winter waterfalls in the region.

An overlook platform provides a direct view of the falls, making this an easy and rewarding stop even in snow‑covered conditions. During extended cold periods, the flowing water carves channels through ice buildup, resulting in constantly changing shapes and textures.

The frozen walls, mist‑formed ice and exposed rock layers give Mill Creek Falls a bold, industrial beauty that stands apart from more secluded forest waterfalls nearby.

Unfortunately, the stairs leading to the best viewing area are currently closed, but from the viewpoint west of the parking lot you can get a pretty decent view of the frozen falls.

Brandywine Falls — Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Address: 8176 Brandywine Road, Northfield, OH 44067

Brandywine Falls is one of Northeast Ohio’s most iconic waterfalls, and winter offers one of the best opportunities to see it in a completely different light.

The 60‑plus‑foot cascade frequently develops massive ice curtains during cold spells, with long icicles draping over the layered sandstone cliffs.

Even when portions of the falls continue to flow, the combination of ice and moving water creates a dramatic, sculptural effect that draws photographers and visitors alike.

A boardwalk and observation decks provide clear views from above, allowing visitors to take in the frozen spectacle without navigating steep winter trails.

Snow and ice accentuate the stepped geology of the gorge, giving Brandywine Falls a monumental appearance in winter.

As conditions change from week to week, the ice formations evolve, making repeat visits worthwhile throughout the colder months.

Brandywine Falls is always spectacular and even though there was some snow covering parts of the falls, it’s still a sight to see.

This is a bit of a hike from the parking lot along a well-packed trail, but be sure to wear the proper hiking boots, and be extra careful on the few stairs that are still open (the stairs leading to the lower viewing platform are closed).

As an added bonus, there are some spectacular multi-colored icicles hanging from the walls surrounding the falls.

Quarry Rock Falls — South Chagrin Reservation

Address: 36050 Solon Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Quarry Rock Falls is one of South Chagrin Reservation’s quieter winter highlights, forming a broad, shallow cascade along the Chagrin River.

In freezing conditions, the normally fluid flow spreads across layered shale shelves, creating delicate sheets of ice and low‑profile frozen ripples.

The falls tend to freeze gradually, making this a rewarding spot to visit over the course of a cold stretch as the ice builds day by day.

The nearby picnic area and river trail make Quarry Rock Falls easy to access even after snowfall. Winter transforms the surrounding riverbank into a serene scene, with snow‑covered ledges and icy textures extending well beyond the main cascade.

The combination of gentle water movement and expansive ice patterns gives Quarry Rock Falls a subtle but photogenic winter character that rewards those who take a closer look.

The Quarry Rock Falls are very gently sloping falls, so they didn’t offer much to see as they were covered in snow, but the massive walls surrounding the falls are filled with amazing icicles and are worth the trip.

The hike down to the river is a bit slippery, but with good hiking boots you can get to the riverside to see them. However, if you’re not willing to hike down to the river, you can see plenty from the overlook.

Great Falls of Tinker’s Creek — Viaduct Park (Bedford Reservation)

Address: Willis Street, Bedford, OH 44146

The Great Falls of Tinker’s Creek is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the Cleveland Metroparks system, and its winter transformation is nothing short of striking.

The wide curtain of water pours over a broad sandstone lip, often forming thick ice walls and frozen arches during sustained cold weather.

A paved path leads from Viaduct Park’s parking area to an overlook above the falls, making this an accessible but visually impressive winter stop.

Historic bridge structures and stone remnants nearby add context and scale to the scene, emphasizing the force of Tinker’s Creek even when partially frozen.

The combination of size, history, and changing ice conditions makes this one of the most compelling frozen waterfalls to visit in Northeast Ohio.

Although this is probably the farthest hike from the parking lot, the path is well packed and worth the hike (again, good hiking boots are recommended) as the falls are amazing to see, and the walls are covered with massive icicles.

Chagrin Falls — Village of Chagrin Falls

Address: N. Main Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Located in the heart of downtown Chagrin Falls, this namesake waterfall offers a rare example of a vibrant village built around a natural cascade.

In winter, the falls often freeze into layered ice shelves beneath the Main Street bridge, creating an eye‑catching contrast between natural ice formations and the surrounding storefronts, sidewalks, and stonework.

Snow and frost soften the scene, turning the center of town into a picturesque winter landscape.

The stairs leading to the two different viewing platforms are currently closed due to excess snow, but you can still get a very nice view from the south side of the river at the top of the stairs near the municipal parking lot.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Friday’s snow forecast is coming into sharper focus as an Alberta clipper and Arctic front approach Northeast Ohio.

Snow is expected to increase across the region Thursday night and continue through Friday, with travel impacts likely during the morning commute. Conditions are expected to worsen significantly during Friday’s evening commute as snow squalls, gusty winds and dangerous cold move in behind the front.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued winter weather and cold weather advisories for parts of Northeast Ohio ahead of the storm and incoming Arctic air.

Light snow Thursday night, steadier snow Friday morning

After a few spotty snow showers overnight, a more widespread round of snow is expected Friday morning across Northeast Ohio.

Forecasters say snow between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. could impact the Friday morning commute, with light to occasionally moderate snowfall rates. While snowfall totals are not expected to be extreme, roads are likely to become slick during the morning hours.

Brief lull possible before conditions worsen

Forecasters say snow may become lighter or more intermittent Friday afternoon before the most impactful part of the storm arrives.

Confidence is increasing that conditions will deteriorate rapidly late Friday afternoon into the evening as the Arctic front sweeps across the region, coinciding with the peak of the evening commute.

Snow squalls, blowing snow possible Friday evening

The Arctic front is expected to reach the Cleveland area between 5 and 7 p.m. and move through eastern portions of Northeast Ohio between 6 and 8 p.m.

Forecasters warn a broken line of heavier snow showers or snow squalls could accompany the front, producing brief but intense snowfall rates, gusty winds and rapidly dropping visibility. Wind gusts could reach 30 to 40 mph, with visibility falling below one mile at times.

Blowing and drifting snow is also possible, especially in open areas.

Snow totals, advisories

Total snowfall from Thursday through early Saturday is expected to range from 2 to 4 inches across much of Northeast Ohio, with locally higher totals possible in the snowbelt east of Cleveland.

A winter weather advisory is in effect from 7 a.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday for Cuyahoga and Geauga counties, where 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible.

Dangerous cold follows the snow

Behind the front, Arctic air will pour into the Great Lakes, sending temperatures sharply downward Friday night.

Overnight lows in Northeast Ohio are expected to fall between 5 and minus 5 degrees, with wind chills dropping to 15 to 25 degrees below zero across much of Northeast Ohio.

As a result, a cold weather advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. to noon Saturday.

High temperatures Saturday are expected to remain in the single digits to lower teens, with subzero wind chills lingering through the day. Bitter cold is expected to persist into Sunday morning before a gradual moderation early next week.