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CLEVELAND (WJW) – The FOX 8 Weather Team is racking some lingering snow showers Friday, but most of the day will be about cleaning up and digging out.
The Ohio Department of Transportation says a big challenge has been blowing snow.
We’re keeping you informed with live updates on snow emergencies, road conditions, closures and how this storm may impact you in the blog below.
9:40 a.m.
RUMPKE trash service has informed the City of Broadview Heights that trash will not be picked up for the remainder of the week. Trash pick-up will resume on your regular scheduled day next week.
9:30 a.m.
RTA reports it continues to experience delays for buses, rail and paratransit.
9:20 a.m.
The right lane is blocked on I-90/SR-2 West at E 72nd St, due to a disabled vehicle.
9 a.m.
- Ravenna’s parking ban is extended until further notice. Check the list here.
8:45 a.m.
- Holmes County has been downgraded to a level 2 snow emergency. Check the list here.
- The right lane is blocked on I-90 East at I-90, due to a crash.
8:30 a.m.
- ODOT reports 1,300 crews remain on the road.
- The Akron Zoo is closed today, Feb. 4, due to the winter weather conditions.
8 a.m.
- RTA reports up to 30 minutes delays on the Red Line, throughout the line.
- Due to the inclement weather, there will be no sanitation pick-up in Canton on Friday, February 4. Collections will be delayed one day and will be picked up on Saturday, February 5.
7:45 a.m.
Lake Metroparks park buildings will be closed Friday. Staff will work to clear the parking lots. The parks will be open.
7:30 a.m.
- Lorain City Schools will be closed Friday.
- Rocky River’s refuse collection Friday will be postponed until Saturday, February 5th.
- FirstEnergy reports only 7 customers are without power.
7:15 a.m.
The Winter Storm Warning expired at 7 a.m. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of Northeast Ohio through 12 p.m.
More details here.
Crash reports:
- The right lane is blocked on I-90 East at I-90, due to a crash.
- The right lane is blocked on I-480 West beyond SR-94/State Rd to US-42/Ridge Rd, due to a crash.
- The 2 right lanes are blocked on I-480 East beyond SR-252/Great Northern Blvd to SR-17 To SR-237/Grayton Rd, due to a crash.
6:55 a.m.
- FirstEnergy reports less than 2 dozen people without power.
- Medina Co. sheriff says the area will remain at a level 2 snow emergency after consulting with road crews. Check the list here.
6:35 a.m.
The Cleveland Museum of Art is delaying its opening until noon today, Friday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
6:30 a.m.
The website Flight Aware says there are 4 delays Friday at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and 56 cancelations.
6:15 a.m.
Greater Cleveland RTA says due to road conditions, bus, rail and paratransit are experiencing delays. HealthLine 11, 14, and 15 will be rerouted. You can call (216)621-9500 for updates.
FOX 8 crews saw some buses stuck earlier this morning.





6 a.m.
- Rumpke in Westlake has canceled rubbish/recycling collection for Friday routes due to poor weather conditions.
- ODOT reports 1300 crews are working to clear the roads across the state.
5:45 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
FOX 8 crews saw a semi-truck stuck on the highway in Lorain. FOX 8 crews say the ramps are in bad shape.
5:15 a.m.
Snow totals so far:

4:50 a.m.
Erie County is under a level 3 snow emergency. County offices will be closed.
4:45 a.m.
FOX 8 crews found several RTA buses stuck in downtown Cleveland. RTA is not reporting any delays at this time.
- Fewer than 500 FirstEnergy customers are without power Friday morning.
- Lake County Recorder is closed Friday.
- Garfield Heights Municipal Courts will also be closed.