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Cleveland, OH – Snow and freezing conditions are set to impact the Cleveland region starting late Monday and continuing through midweek. The National Weather Service has issued a detailed forecast calling for lake effect snow and gusty winds, which could create hazardous road conditions.

According to the National Weather Service, snow showers are expected Monday afternoon with a high near 30°F. Conditions will worsen Monday night as wind gusts reach up to 20 mph, and wind chills fall to -3°F. Snow accumulation will likely remain light through Monday night, with less than half an inch possible, but heavier snow bands may develop Tuesday.

Drivers should prepare for potentially icy conditions, especially on highways such as I-90 and I-77. Keep an eye out for rapidly changing visibility due to snow showers, particularly during evening commutes. Residents are encouraged to stock up on essentials and stay updated on local road conditions.

Tuesday will see continued snow showers with a high near 22°F, and wind gusts up to 25 mph will make travel even more challenging. By Wednesday, conditions will calm slightly, with mostly cloudy skies and highs around 22°F. However, another round of lake effect snow could arrive Wednesday night into Thursday, keeping accumulations possible throughout the week.

Cleveland residents should monitor updates as the forecast evolves and stay prepared for extended winter weather. The National Weather Service advises caution for those traveling or venturing outdoors this week.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Ohio State fans returned to Cleveland Saturday morning after a big win against Texas Friday night.

“O – H! O – H,” the crowd coming in from Texas shouted on the Cleveland Hopkins elevators.

Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl.

“The Cotton Bowl exceeded expectations,” said one fan, who’s son is a second year wide receiver with the team. “Let’s hope coming Monday down in Atlanta we can do it even better.”

The Buckeyes will take on Notre Dame in the national title game on Monday, January 20.

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For a team that values baserunning and defense, letting Gimenez go is a move that seems counterproductive. His multiple Gold Glove seasons have already been mentioned, but he also stole 30 bases in each of the last two seasons.

Top 10 prospect Juan Brito seems most likely to eventually take over Gimenez’s second base position. But while he be somewhat of an upgrade on offense, he brings more average speed and defense, those two areas that the team has valued.

While Naylor didn’t help as much in either of those two areas, he certainly was a run producer, putting up an OPS+ of 118 or better in each of the last three seasons and going for 31 homers and 108 RBIs last year alone.

What Pieces are Left?

The Guardians have youngsters like Kyle Manzardo and Jhonkensy Noel who can help fill in now that Naylor is gone and also signed Carlos Santana in free agency to play the position. Still, for a team that was average on offense, that’s a lot of production to lose.

And speaking of lost production, Cleveland will be missing even more of that as late-season hero David Fry had surgery in the offseason that will cause him to miss the beginning of the 2025 season. When he does come back, it’ll be only for DH duties.

As for that below average rotation, things are set to look very similar to last year. Tanner Bibee, Ben Lively, Gavin Williams, and Triston McKenzie, who combined for a 4.06 ERA in 92 starts in 2024, all appear ready to return to the rotation in 2025.