CLEVELAND (WJW) – The snow, ice and gusty winds continued in Northeast Ohio Thursday night. The conditions prompted school and business closures across the area.
What to know:
Live updates:
10:30 p.m. update:
Some ODOT crews wrapped up their 12-hour shift as others took their place. There’s still 1,300 crews out handling hazardous road conditions from snow, ice and sleet to downed power lines, downed trees and flooding.
10 p.m. update:
The Garfield Heights Municipal Court will be closed Friday due to the weather.
9:15 p.m. update:
ODOT says it still has 1,300 crews working across the state.
8:30 p.m. update:
Cuyahoga County statement:
“Due to the continued inclement weather, non-essential employees under the County Executive are allowed a delayed start until 10am on Friday, February 4, 2022. This applies to all non-essential County employees, both bargaining and non-bargaining. Please verify with your supervisor whether your position is considered essential or non-essential. Information regarding recording your time will be shared on Friday.
8:25 p.m. update:
The Stow Municipal Court will be closed on Friday.
8:05 p.m. update:
The city of Cleveland’s snow emergency parking ban is extended to 8 a.m. Saturday.
There are more than 500 school closings in our area. The list here.
7:45 p.m. update:
- Expect lane closures on the Ohio Turnpike westbound between I-71 to Lorain Road.
- Expect lane closures on the Ohio Turnpike eastbound between I-77 to SR-8.
- Speeds remain reduced on I-90 in both directions in Lake County.
7:10 p.m. update:
Traffic conditions:
- The left lane is blocked on I-90 east beyond West 44th Street to West 25th Street.
- Expect lane closures on the Ohio Turnpike beyond I-77 to SR-8.
- The left lane is blocked on I-77 north beyond Massillon Road to Arlington Road.
7 p.m. update:
There are now more than 450 school closings in our system. Check the list here.
6:40 p.m. update:
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office issued a Level 3 snow emergency. All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving unless it is absolutely necessary or a personal emergency exists.
6:10 p.m.
Our school closing list has grown to almost 400 cancellations. Click here for the list.
6 p.m. update:
The city of Cleveland says crews have made multiple passes on main streets and about a quarter of residential streets have been plowed.
Cleveland Public Library locations will be closed on Friday.
5:45 p.m. update:
Baldwin Wallace University will have remote instruction on Friday.
5:35 p.m. update:
Portage County is now under a Level 2 snow emergency. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and may be very icy. Only those who feel it completely necessary should be on the road.
Richland County is under a Level 3 snow emergency. That means all roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.
5:30 p.m. update:
There are more than 200 school closings in our system. Click here for the list.
5:05 p.m. update:
Traffic conditions:
- Right lane blocked on I-90 west beyond I-77 south to West 14th Street/Abbey Avenue.
- Right lane blocked on I-77 south beyond US 224 east to Arlington Road.
- Right lane blocked on I-77 south beyond Everhard Road to Fulton Road.
4:30 p.m. update:
Traffic conditions:
- Right lane of I-480 west is blocked beyond SR-237 to Grayton Road.
- Expect lane closures on ramp I-480 west to I-77 north.
- Expect lane closures on I-80/I-90 east beyond us-250 to Baumhart Road.
- Expect lane closures on I-80 west between I-77 to I-77.
4:20 p.m. update:
Walsh University will continue with remote instruction on Friday because of weather conditions. All on-campus events and activities are canceled.
4:15 p.m. update:
The Ohio Department of Transportation says roads are slow moving across Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties.
“Take things slow on your evening commutes as snow is picking up, and give our plows room to work. Our current goal is to keep roads passable, but right now, it’s going to be at a lower speed.”
3:45 p.m. update:
Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree issued a Level 2 snow emergency. Roads are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow, and may be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary should be on the road.
3:35 p.m. update:
Marc’s stores and pharmacies will close at 4 p.m. They will reopen at 7 a.m. in the Cleveland area, and at 8 a.m. in Columbus and Dayton.
3:30 p.m. update:
Cleveland will open four warming centers both Thursday night and Friday night from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m.
3:15 p.m. update:
The sheriff’s office has issued a Level 2 snow emergency in Lorain County because of hazardous roadways. See the complete list of snow emergencies and parking bans, here.
3 p.m. update:
SouthPark Mall and Great Northern Mall will close at 4 p.m. Thursday because of the weather. Belden Village Mall closed earlier in the day.
2:55 p.m. update:
Speeds are reduced in both directions on Interstate 90 in Lake County, according to ODOT.
2:30 p.m. update:
See the snow fall in Strongsville in the video player below.
2 p.m. update:
The Ohio Department of Transportation says more than 1,310 crews are out clearing roads across the state. It says travel is discouraged. If you must travel, plan ahead and go slow.
Medina County is under a Level 3 snow emergency.
1:35 p.m. update:
Erie County is under a Level 3 snow emergency. That means roadways are closed to all non-emergency travel due to extremely hazardous conditions. No one should be on the roadway unless it is absolutely essential to travel. Those operating vehicles on the roadway for non-emergency reasons may be subject to arrest.
1:15 p.m. update:
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement. A wintry mix of mostly sleet along ith snow and freezing rain is expected to continue through the middle of the afternoon for Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Stark, Holmes and Mahoning counties. Sleet accumulation up to an inch is expected.
For Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Ashtabula, Huron, Medina, Summit, Portage and Trumbull counties, moderate to heavy snow is expected to continue in the evening hours with some sleet possible. Snowfall rates of a 1/2 inch to an inch an hour are expected.
1 p.m. update:
Richland County is now under a Level 2 snow emergency. Roads are hazardous. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads.
12:40 p.m.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Level 2 driving advisory due to blowing and drifting snow.
12:15 p.m.
Cuyahoga County employees who are currently working at a county workplace are allowed to leave work early, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. This applies to all non-essential county employees under the county executive.
12 p.m.
Here are the latest snow reports:
11:45 a.m.
Multiple lanes blocked eastbound on Ohio turnpike at MP 209.5 (Trumbull Co) due to a crash, delays expected.
11:35 a.m.
- Erie County has upgraded to a level 3 snow emergency.
- City of Akron – Our crews are out working diligently in the first priority routes to keep them open and clear. The snowfall rate has increased to the point where we will be both plowing to remove accumulated snow and salting the cleared surface to keep up with the ice. The forecast shows us getting another 4.8 inches by 9pm.
11:25 a.m.
Lorain crash update: 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 East (Ohio Turnpike) beyond SR-10/Lorain Rd to I-71, due to a crash. FOX 8 checked with OSHP and learned no one was hurt.
11:15 a.m.
All lanes blocked WB Ohio Turnpike @ MP 139.9 (Lorain Co) due to a crash, delays expected.
11:00 a.m.
FirstEnergy reports 365 people are without power, the highest number so far Thursday.
10:55 a.m.
The Lake County Recorder will be closing early due to inclement weather.
Records rooms will close at 11:15 a.m. County buildings will close at 12 p.m.
10:45 a.m.
Due to the current weather situation, Morningside Drive in the Village of Valley View will be closed until further notice. Please use Strathmore Drive to access the Strathmore Subdivision.
10:40 a.m.
- The right lane is blocked on I-77 North beyond Harvard Ave to Fleet Ave, due to a crash.
- The 2 left lanes are blocked on I-71 North beyond W 130th St to Bellaire Rd, due to a crash.
- The right lane is blocked on I-90/SR-2 East beyond E 40th St to E 55th St, due to a crash.
10:35 a.m.
The City of Canton, in participation with Refuge of Hope and the Salvation Army will be offering warming centers for those in need beginning tonight, Thursday, February 3 through Sunday, February 6.
SARTA will offer transportation and the American Red Cross will provide cots and blankets.
COVID 19 precautions must be honored, such as masks, social distancing and hand sanitizing.
Here are the locations:
The Edward “Peel” Coleman Community Center, (formerly known as the South East Community Center)
1400 Sherrick Rd SE, Canton, OH
(330)489-3350
Instructions: Guests must enter through the west door. Masks are required and available on site if needed. Cots and blankets will be available.
Hours: 6 p.m. – 8 a.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday
Refuge of Hope
715 Second St NE, Canton, OH
(330)453-1785
Instructions: Guests must enter through door #3. Masks are required and available on site if needed. Hot beverages and food will be available.
Hours: Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. 12 p.m
If transportation is needed when SARTA is not available, please call 330-649-5800 for assistance.
10:30 a.m.
- Ashland County is under a level 2 snow emergency. Check the list here.
- Lorain County is under a level 1 snow emergency.
10 a.m.
- A water leak in Independence will cause traffic issues today. The leak is on upper Brookside Road under the I-77 bridge. The water department has been called. Expect the area to be icy.
- Summit County is under a level 1 snow emergency. Check our snow emergency list here.
9:35 a.m.
Parma Heights Mayor’s Court is canceled today. Contact the court @ 440-884-9600 if the address on your ticket is wrong. New court dates will be mailed to you.
9:20 a.m.
There is a flood advisory in effect through 8:45 a.m. Friday for Erie and Lorain counties.
There is an ice jam that could cause minor flooding near the Vermilion River and in Mill Hollow and Bacon Wood parks.
9 a.m.
- All Erie County offices closed Thursday.
8:45 a.m.
- Thousands of flights have been canceled across the U.S. That includes nearly all at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Check your flight status, here.
- Snow reports as of Thursday morning:
8:30 a.m.
- Expect lane closures on I-271 North beyond SR-303 to SR-8, due to a crash.
- Expect lane closures on I-71 North beyond Bellaire Rd to Denison Ave/W 65th St, due to a crash.
- Expect lane closures on I-76/US-224 East at SR-57, due to a crash.
- Waste Management, regular curbside waste pickup is proceeding as scheduled today and tomorrow in the City of Mentor. There is no delay due to the weather.
- All Cuyahoga County Public Library branches and administrative offices closed February 3, 2022 due to inclement weather.
8:15 a.m.
- Cleveland History Center Closed 2/3/2022 due to weather.
- The Barberton Public Library will be closed 2/3 due to weather.
8:05 a.m.
8 a.m.
ODOT says there are 1,200 plows out across the state.
7:50 a.m.
Medina County is under a level 1 snow emergency. Check the list here.
7:45 a.m.
Garfield Heights Municipal Court will be closed Thursday, February 3rd due to weather. All hearings will be conducted remotely.
7:40 a.m.
The 2 left lanes are blocked on I-90/SR-2 East at SR-283 East to E 140th St, due to a disabled vehicle.
7:30 a.m.
North Olmsted has just issued a parking ban. Check parking bans and snow emergencies here.
ODOT says video captured by FOX 8 Thursday morning is the 19th time this winter a plow truck has been hit by a car.
7:10 a.m.
The Cleveland Museum of Art is closed today, Thursday, February 3, due to inclement weather. The museum will reopen tomorrow, Friday, February 4, at 10 am.
7:05 a.m.
Here’s a look at cancelations at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
FOX 8 video shows crews removing snow on the runway.
7 a.m.
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 cancelations 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 a.m.
FirstEnergy 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 p.m. 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 p.m. Most of those customers are in Cleveland. Power is expected to be returned to most customers by 8 p.m.
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 p.m.
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.
