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Cleveland, OH – A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Cleveland and surrounding areas until 10 a.m. Saturday as lake-effect snow continues to impact the region. Drivers should prepare for slippery road conditions during the morning hours.

According to the National Weather Service, up to one additional inch of snow is expected as lake-effect bands move through the area. Road conditions may vary widely, with some spots seeing heavy snowfall and others remaining clear. Visibility can also drop suddenly, creating challenging travel conditions.

Motorists are advised to slow down, allow extra time for their commutes, and use caution on bridges and overpasses, which are prone to freezing. The Ohio Department of Transportation encourages drivers to check road updates at ohgo.com and delay non-essential travel until after the advisory expires.

This morning’s snowfall marks a typical start to the winter season in northeast Ohio. Residents are reminded to stay prepared for sudden weather changes as lake-effect snow patterns can shift quickly.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Road conditions continue to worsen due to Thanksgiving lake effect snow throughout much of Northeast Ohio. These conditions, leaving many stranded along I-90 traveling East.

As a result of the conditions, ODOT has announced 220 crews are out across the state, helping clear the roads.

In many sections of I-90 in Northeast Ohio, speeds are reduced due to conditions. 19 News has seen this essentially from Route 44 to the Ashtabula County border.

Difficulties on the roads extend into Pennsylvania and New York as well. Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation announced the entirety of I-90 between Ohio and New York is seeing a mandatory speed limit reduction. Drivers must go 45 mph or less, down from the 65 mph-55 mph variable speed limit seen normally.

I-90 from Erie, PA to the New York border is also completely shut down as of 1:30pm on Friday. That closure is for both directions.

Commercial vehicles are also restricted to the right lane only, with banned access to other lanes where I-90 is open in Pennsylvania.

A 19 First Alert Weather Day was called for today, with high winds also adding to the difficulties on the roads.

To stay up to date on the latest weather changes, download the 19 First Alert Weather App. The 19 First Alert Weather App lets you track storms and get severe weather alerts wherever you are. Get animated radar, hourly and 10-day forecasts, video updates and more from Northeast Ohio’s most accurate meteorologists.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Numerous Northeast Ohio cities issued parking bans as road conditions continue to worsen with lake effect snow.

19 First Alert Meteorologists forecast some spots in the snow belt could see 1-3′ of snow, and have issued First Alert Days through Tuesday.

Eastern Lake County, northeast Geauga County, and Ashtabula County are most likely to see the highest amounts of snowfall.

I-90 is expected to be slick and slow, and travel restrictions for the interstate are in place from Ohio to New York.

Here are the cities that have issued snow emergencies and/or parking bans:

Conneaut

Fairport Harbor

Geneva-on-the-Lake

Mentor

Mentor-on-the-Lake

Painesville

Shaker Heights

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