Ohio
Winter storm watch predicted in NE Ohio to ring in New Year’s Day
CLEVELAND, Ohio — It might be a white New Year’s Day for parts of Northeast Ohio.
The National Weather Service on Monday issued a winter storm watch from Wednesday through Sunday, with accumulations of at least six inches predicted in some areas.
The heaviest snowfall could hit Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, and Geauga and Lake counties, the weather service said.
Widespread light to moderate snow is expected on Wednesday, with the greatest amounts falling over the snow belt. Lake effect snow may hit in squalls Wednesday night, with lake effect snow continuing off and on through Saturday night, the weather service said.
Travel could be hazardous, and drivers are urged to check the latest forecasts for updates.
The snow watch ends 7 a.m. Sunday.
In early December, the area experienced a snowstorm that left 56.7 inches in one spot of Ashtabula County, while other parts of Northeast Ohio saw small dustings of snow.
Julie Washington covers healthcare for cleveland.com. Read previous stories at this link.