Cleveland, OH
Northeast Ohio families flock to Boston Mills slopes for fresh snow
PENINSULA, Ohio (WOIO) – People were ready for Ohio to turn into a winter wonderland at ski slopes in the Cleveland area.
With so many schools canceling for the storm, families took to the hills.
“It’s a little bit of a smoother ride, so it’s a lot of fun,” said Patrick, one of the many skiers out at Boston Mills.
Hundreds were at Boston Mills Friday, hitting the slopes and enjoying the fresh snow.
The people there said the real stuff gets less icy and makes for a smoother ride.
General manager Jake Campbell says they were ready and waiting for the snow.
“It’s incredible out here; schools are closed, but we are open, and conditions are great,” said Campbell. “As you can see there’s families coming out, enjoying this great snow that we have, it’s a special place.”
As Campbell noted, families comprised a large portion of the crowd, many looking to pass the winter sport on to the next generation.
“I brought my son out to ski. It’s his first time on the slopes, and I’m hoping he picks it up,” said Patrick.
Many added poor driving conditions did not keep anyone from making the trip.
Campbell says staff are hitting the roads early all weekend to ensure they keep regular hours.
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Cleveland, OH
Snow Returns to Cleveland: Travel Impacts Likely on I-90 Through Saturday Morning
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Cleveland, OH – Snowfall is set to return to Northeast Ohio tonight, with 2 to 4 inches expected to accumulate by early Saturday morning. Drivers are urged to exercise caution on untreated and unplowed roads, as travel impacts are likely overnight and into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, snow will begin late Friday and intensify overnight, creating hazardous conditions on key routes, including I-90 and I-71. Motorists should prepare for reduced visibility and slick roadways. Snow showers will taper off Saturday morning, but lake-effect snow is expected to linger in the Snowbelt through Saturday evening.
Saturday’s high will reach 32°F with light winds from the west, keeping road conditions cold and potentially icy. Scattered snow showers could bring an additional inch of accumulation during the day. Saturday night will remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to 20°F.
Looking ahead, Sunday offers a brief respite with mostly cloudy skies and a high of 32°F. However, snow chances increase Monday into Tuesday, with additional accumulations possible through midweek.
Residents should monitor updates from local authorities and the National Weather Service. Keep shovels, warm clothing, and emergency supplies ready, and avoid unnecessary travel on untreated roads.
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Cleveland, OH
Northeast Ohio natives living in California give their account of the impact of the California wildfires
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – As deadly wildfires tear through southern California, we’re getting a first-hand account from some Northeast Ohio natives caught right in the inferno.
Kaylie Harden of Cleveland can see the gigantic flames and smoke from her balcony. She lives in an apartment on the Hollywood borderneighborhoods and has a suitcase packed just in case she’s forced to evacuate like thousands of others, “This is so devastating because a large portion of what’s been burned is neighborhoods and communities. When you get an evacuation order, you have to look around your home and decide what things don’t matter and which ones really do. It’s a tough position for anyone to be in. Unfortunately, a lot of people have had to make those choices this weekend — lost everything that was left behind.”
Harden tells 19 News at one point the massive flames were spreading towards her apartment, “It definitely was growing down towards my street. Thankfully it seems like they got a good handle on restraining the part of the fire that was coming down the hill in my neighborhood’s direction.”
The Cleveland native says it’s frightening for residents not to know if the city officials have everything under control.
But most people are using several apps for the latest updates on efforts to control the fire, information on where you can go during an evacuation, and even information on animal shelters willing to foster pets during the crisis.
But she feels it’s not just the massive wildfires creating concern, but smaller fires that keep popping up and may get few resources because firefighters are working to save homes and lives that could be impacted by the larger wildfires. “There’s been fires all over the city and the scary thing is that the winds are so high that they’re able to carry the embers for a mile — which is causing little fires everywhere.”is
Mitch Pannito of Mayfield Heights is also currently in California near Encino and Studio City and says he has not been evacuated at this point even though he can see the fires from his apartment and his job.
He’s also concerned about the pop-up fires because they can quickly spread out of control, and firefighters are working overtime to try and control the much larger fires, “They’ve been closer, a lot closer relatively than these other ones are and that’s the most nerve-racking because you just never really know.”
Pannitto makes it clear he’s extremely thankful for the firefighters risking their own lives to try and protect others’ lives and property. But he says it’s heartbreaking that people have to evacuate and leave so much behind,
“It’s devastating. It’s really sad to see families and generations of homes that people are losing.”
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Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Guardians Avoid Arbitration With Playoff Hero, Per Report
Thursday was a busy day for the Cleveland Guardians and all teams across baseball. Many players and organizations agreed on contracts to avoid going to arbitration to settle a salary for the 2025 season.
The Guardians were able to come to terms with OF Lane Thomas, who was one of Cleveland’s playoff heroes during their run in 2024.
Thomas and the Guardians agreed on a one-year $7.825 million deal, per multiple reports.
There were some trade rumors earlier this offseason that the Guardians were fielding calls for the veteran outfielder heading into his last season of team control.
For now, it appears Thomas will be with the Guardians for 2025.
The Guardians initially acquired Thomas at the 2024 trade deadline for a package of minor-league prospects. It took a while for the 29-year-old to settle in with Cleveland, but once he did, Thomas was one of Cleveland’s hottest hitters in their lineup.
Thomas hit .264/.295/.560 in September of last season and caught fire once the playoffs started.
He hit a three-run homer in the first inning of Game 1 of the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers and then a go-ahead grand slam in Game 5 off eventual Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.
Both of those plays were some of the top moments from the entire Guardians season.
The Guardians still have plenty of questions regarding their outfield depth, so having Thomas in the equation heading into the season is a big advantage. He very well could be Cleveland’s Opening Day center fielder at the end of March.
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