Lake effect snow in Northeast Ohio: Cleveland weather updates ... - WKYC.com

Here are real-time updates as we track lake effect snow and the weather impacts across the region.

CLEVELAND — Like it or not, we're tracking lake effect snow for portions of Northeast Ohio -- and it could bring impactful weather conditions to your area.

So what's happening right now? How are the road conditions near you? Where are we expecting the biggest wintry weather impacts? 

We've got you covered!

We're following the snowy weather with time-stamped updates throughout the story below. Be sure to refresh this page frequently as it will be updated as new details come in. You'll find the most-recent information at the top of the story.

But first... Some important weather resources for you to check as we move through this lake effect weather event:

12 p.m. Meteorologist Carl Lam gives an updated look at what we can expect from the lake effect snow...

11:35 a.m. Taking a peek at the lake effect snow on radar. Not much of an impact on Northeast Ohio just yet...

11:16 a.m. ODOT gives an update with a reminder for all drivers to "allow extra travel time and give the plows room to work."

8:02 a.m. ODOT tells 3News they've had crews out working since midnight with approximately 230 crews working around the clock. CLICK HERE to see full details from ODOT.

6:09 a.m. Matt Bruning of ODOT says 207 crews are out working on the roadways. He also warns the Tuesday morning commute "will be very difficult."

6AM: We have 207 crews working, including this truck on I-280 in Wood County. Lake effect snow is expected today in NE Ohio. The Tuesday AM commute will be very difficult. Give our crews room to work and check https://t.co/y2mdfitzGi for updated travel conditions. #ODOTwinter pic.twitter.com/DKSWMKk9CF

— Matt Bruning (@mbruning81) November 27, 2023

5:49 a.m. The National Weather Service takes a closer look at potential impacts throughout various communities in Northeast Ohio -- including Ashtabula, Cleveland and Akron.

Lake effect snow develops today in what will be a cold couple of days where temps will likely not get above freezing. Snow belt areas could see well over 10 inches of snow due to the prolonged event. The Tuesday AM commute is likely to be affected in CLE. #ohwx #pawx #clewx pic.twitter.com/bKfm23X2X2

— NWS Cleveland (@NWSCLE) November 27, 2023

5:45 a.m. As we prepare for the incoming lake effect snow, 3News' Carmen Blackwell and meteorologist Carl Lam give an update on what you can expect:

RELATED: How ODOT is battling the lake effect snow as it impacts Northeast Ohio: National Weather Service warns 'travel could be very difficult'

4:45 a.m. What's the latest with the weather forecast? Here's a look in our first full weather forecast of the day:

RELATED: FORECAST | Tracking lake effect snow

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