CLEVELAND (WJW)– Most areas will get 9 to 12 inches of snow Thursday in Northeast Ohio.
Many schools have already closed and parking bans are in effect across Northeast Ohio.
What to know:
Live updates:
7 am
Here is a look at all crashes on the interstates from OHGO:
- Expect lane closures on I-80/I-90 West beyond SR-4 to SR-53, due to a crash.
- Expect lane closures on I-80/I-90 West beyond Baumhart Rd to US-250, due to a crash.
- Expect lane closures on I-71 North beyond SR-303 to SR-82/Royalton Rd, due to a crash.
- The 2 left lanes are blocked on I-480 West beyond SR-94/State Rd to US-42/Ridge Rd, due to a crash.
- Expect lane closures on I-71 North beyond SR-303 to SR-82/Royalton Rd, due to a crash.
- The right lane is blocked on I-77 South beyond US-224 East to Arlington Rd, due to a crash.
- The left lane is closed on I-76 West/I-77 North at Main St/Broadway/Downtown to SR-59/Dart Ave, due to a crash.
- Expect lane closures on I-480/SR-14 North beyond Aurora Hudson Rd/Frost Rd to SR-91/Darrow Rd, due to a crash.
6:50 a.m.
New snow forecast from FOX 8 Weather:
For everyone’s safety during today’s winter storm, Summit Metro Parks nature centers and administrative offices will be closed:
- Administrative Offices (975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron)
- F. A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center (1828 Smith Rd., Akron)
- Liberty Park Nature Center (9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg)
- Summit Lake Nature Center (411 Ira Ave., Akron)
6:15 a.m.
FlightAware reports more than 180 cancellations at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Franklin County is under a Level 1 snow emergency.
6:05 a.m.
A snow plow was involved in an accident on 480 E at the State Rd exit ramp. Don’t crowd the plow.
Wayne County is at a level 1 snow emergency.
5:45 a.m.
Speed limits have been reduced on I-90 in Lake County.
- Expect lane closures on I-80 West (Ohio Turnpike) beyond I-71 to SR-10/Lorain Rd, due to a crash.
- Expect lane closures on I-80/I-90 West beyond Baumhart Rd to US-250, due to a crash.
- Expect lane closures on I-80/I-90 East beyond SR-4 to US-250, due to a crash.
- The left lane is closed on I-76 West/I-77 North at Main St/Broadway/Downtown to SR-59/Dart Ave, due to a crash.
- Expect lane closures on I-71 North beyond SR-539/W Salem/Congress to SR-83, due to a crash.
5 am
First Energy outages are under 100.
4:30 a.m.
There are nearly 600 closings Thursday. Check the list here.
Feb. 3, 4:20 a.m.
ODOT reports more than 1,000 crews are clearing the roads across Ohio.
FirstEnergy has just over 700 power outages, the bulk in Cuyahoga County.
11 p.m. update:
FirstEnergy is reporting more than 3,200 customers still without power in Cuyahoga County. Most of those are in Cleveland. Power has been restored for most customers in Medina County, according to FirstEnergy.
10:15 p.m. update:
Huron and Sandusky counties have moved to Level 2 snow emergencies, and Erie County has moved to a Level 2 winter weather road condition advisory. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and/or icy conditions.
8:50 p.m. update:
There are about 3,100 FirstEnergy customers without power in Medina County. Nearly all of the outages are in Brunswick.
8:40 p.m. update:
Erie County is under a Level 1 winter weather road condition advisory. Roadways are hazardous. Use caution.
7:35 p.m. update:
There are now more than 500 school closings for Thursday. Check the list here.
7:20 p.m. update:
Sandusky County is under a Level 1 snow emergency. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy.
7:15 p.m.:
The FirstEnergy power outage in Cuyahoga County is down to 3,100 customers. Cleveland Public Power continues to make repairs on the west side.
6:40 p.m. update:
The Akron Municipal Court will be closed on Thursday. No hearings, including arraignments, will be held. Those impacted will be contacted about rescheduling once the court reopens.
6:15 p.m. update:
There are now more than 300 school closings for Thursday. Check the list here.
6:10 p.m. update:
Cleveland Public Power says its crews are working as quickly as possible to restore service during a west side outside. “We are told it shouldn’t be much longer.”
6 p.m. update:
Stow City Hall offices will be closed on Thursday. Willoughby Municipal Court will also be closed.
There are now more than 200 school closings for Thursday. Check the list here.
5:45 p.m. update:
More than 6,300 FirstEnergy customers are without power in Cuyahoga County. Nearly all of those are in Cleveland, with a few scattered in Euclid and University Heights.
5:40 p.m. update:
The Cleveland Institute of Art will close at 6 pm Wednesday and remain closed on Thursday.
5:15 p.m. update:
Rocky River City School District and Fairview Park City Schools will be closed on Thursday. As will Revere Local School District.
5 p.m. update:
Akron Public Schools announced it is canceling all classes and activities on Thursday because of inclement weather.
4:55 p.m. update:
FirstEnergy is reporting more than 6,300 customers without power in Cuyahoga County, as of 4:55 pm Most of those customers are in Cleveland. Power is expected to be returned to most customers by 8 pm
4:38 p.m. update:
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium will be closed Thursday. The aquarium team working hard to keep aquatic systems going during a multi-hour power outage on Wednesday.
4:35 p.m. update:
City of Cleveland residents can get emergency alerts and the latest information on the city’s snow response by signing up for CodeRED notifications. You can call 216-664-4383 or sign up online.
4:30 p.m. update:
Greater Cleveland RTA is asking riders to allow for additional travel time as Northeast Ohio gears up for the winter storm. Keep up with any bus, rail, or Paratransit delays on Twitter, the Transit app and the RTA website.
4:25 p.m. update:
Greater Cleveland Food Bank canceled its distribution in the Muni Lot on Thursday due to inclement weather.
4:14 p.m. update:
Parma Municipal Court will be closed on Thursday.
4:10 p.m. update:
Because of the looming winter storm, the Cleveland Orchestra is rescheduling its Thursday performance of “Jeremy Denk Plays Adams” to Friday at 7:30 pm
4:05 p.m. update:
More than 100 local schools have already canceled Thursday classes. Keep up with the latest closings here.
4 p.m. update:
Avon Lake Municipal Court will be closed on Thursday.
3:50 p.m. update:
There are already more than two dozen cancellations at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Check flight statuses here.
3:44 p.m. update:
Brecksville City Hall will be closed on Thursday. The city’s senior center and community center will also be closed, and there will be no recycling service.
The Akron Zoo will be closed on Thursday.
3:30 p.m. update:
All Kent State University campuses will be closed on Thursday. Online classes will continue as usual. Case Western Reserve University will also be closed on Thursday.
3:22 p.m. update:
Cleveland Public Power says an outage on the west side was caused by two underground cable faults. Restoration is expected in about two hours.
3:13 p.m. update:
The Cleveland Public Library will be closed because of inclement weather on Thursday. The Cleveland Metropolitan School District will have classes remotely on Thursday and Friday.
3 p.m. update:
The National Weather Service expanded its winter storm warning to include all of Northeast Ohio.
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