/live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch A wind chill advisory is in effect until noon Christmas Day. If you’re driving, ODOT advises allowing extra time for travel and going slowly.<br/> en-US Copyright Sun, 25 Dec 2022 08:14:47 GMT /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#follow-ideastream-for-winter-storm-news The blog is closing for the weekend, but şŁ˝ÇĆĆ˝â°ć’s coverage of the winter storm continues. Here are a few ways to follow along:🖊️Sign up… Sun, 25 Dec 2022 08:14:47 GMT 00000185-484d-d388-abc7-5c6da6eb0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#odot-advises-commuters-to-drive-with-caution-amid-varying-road-conditions Road were fairly clear on Cuyahoga County highways Saturday afternoon, but the Ohio Department of Transportation recommended to drive with caution. Clear… Sat, 24 Dec 2022 21:22:22 GMT 00000185-45e5-d4b2-a3ad-c7ed9b030000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#northeast-ohio-doctors-are-asking-residents-to-try-to-prevent-injuries-during-winter-storm In light of Friday's winter storm hitting Northeast Ohio, doctors are warning people to do everything they can to avoid the roadways and going outside.One… Sat, 24 Dec 2022 20:49:06 GMT 00000185-45df-d4b2-a3ad-c7df099b0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#cleveland-public-power-asks-residents-to-call-reports-outages Cleveland Public Power is responding to power outages scattered across the city, and a transmission line issue from from Clark Avenue to Mapleside Road… Sat, 24 Dec 2022 17:23:53 GMT 00000185-4514-d388-abc7-5d3d94140000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#portage-county-electricity-mostly-restored After a power outage left more than 4,000 Portage County customers without electricity, most service is restored. The Record-Courier reported about 120… Sat, 24 Dec 2022 17:19:49 GMT 00000185-450d-d4b2-a3ad-c78d046e0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#regional-electricity-grid-operator-requests-public-to-conserve-power Electricity grid operator PJM, which manages the power grid in all or parts of 13 states, including Ohio, requested the public conserve electricity… Sat, 24 Dec 2022 15:26:31 GMT 00000185-44a8-d388-abc7-5ca9a18b0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#greater-cleveland-rta-red-line-service-running-at-30-minute-delay The Greater Cleveland RTA Red Line Service is currently experiencing a 30-minute delay due to switch issues. Sat, 24 Dec 2022 15:07:42 GMT 00000185-40e7-df76-adf7-c9efa4980000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#odot-cleveland-says-give-yourself-extra-time-if-you-plan-to-travel-today The Ohio Department of Transportation said it has been working around the clock to keep roads safe and passable for Christmas Eve travel, utilizing nearly… Sat, 24 Dec 2022 13:29:54 GMT 00000185-444e-d4b2-a3ad-c6cedefd0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#gov-dewine-warns-of-continued-dangerous-weather-conditions Gov. Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to stay safe as dangerous weather conditions continue into the night. “Our sympathy goes to those families who have… Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:30:00 GMT 00000185-4140-d388-abc7-5d6941510000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#flights-in-and-out-of-cleveland-likely-to-resume-tomorrow There likely won’t be any flights going into or out of Cleveland tonight due to the storm. But there is hope that could change tomorrow.Most flights… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:45:00 GMT 00000185-4133-d388-abc7-5d3b9c5b0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#sarta-extends-inclement-weather-service-to-saturday The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority has announced that it is extending its inclement weather service, which was in place today, to tomorrow.Special… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:29:21 GMT 00000185-413c-d388-abc7-5d3d73280000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#warming-centers-offer-temporary-escape-from-frigid-weather Warming centers across Northeast Ohio opened Friday to provide a place for those who need it to get out of the subzero temperatures.Esaw Williams, a… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:18:31 GMT 00000185-413b-d4b2-a3ad-c7bb7b9d0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#one-dead-several-injured-in-50-car-pileup-on-ohio-turnpike One person has died and several others have been injured in a 50 car pileup that has caused the Ohio Turnpike to shutdown. 19 News reports the crash… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:02:05 GMT 00000185-412d-d388-abc7-5d2d82ae0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#akron-shares-update-on-storm Akron officials say while the city has gotten through the major snowfall part of the storm, it is still experiencing major blowing and drifting of snow,… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 21:30:00 GMT 00000185-40c7-df76-adf7-c9ef28340000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#beck-center-cancels-fridays-performance-of-elf-the-musical The Beck Center for the Performing Arts in Lakewood has canceled the Friday night performance of Elf the Musical due to the storm. Refunds will be… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 21:07:23 GMT 00000185-40b6-ddeb-abe7-49bf7a3c0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#how-to-defrost-a-frozen-pipe Cleveland Water is offering tips on how to defrost a frozen pipe. They say you should act fast if a pipe is frozen. You can tell your pipe is frozen if… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 20:30:00 GMT 00000185-4070-df76-adf7-c9fba74a0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#ohio-turnpike-shuts-down-in-sandusky The Ohio Turnpike is being shutdown. All westbound traffic is being diverted off of exit 118 U.S. 250 in Sandusky. All eastbound traffic is being diverted… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 20:22:31 GMT 00000185-4096-db33-ab8f-c1d79dae0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#parking-bans-important-for-clearing-the-roads Parking bans have been announced in cities all over Northeast Ohio since the storm preparation started in earnest yesterday. Cleveland, Hudson and… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 20:17:37 GMT 00000185-406e-ddeb-abe7-49ff48020000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#snow-emergencies-issued-throughout-northeast-ohio Snow emergencies have been issued across the region as the winter storm makes driving treacherous. Level three snow emergencies, where all roadways are… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:51:32 GMT 00000185-4080-db84-a9e5-78aa0dfe0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#playhouse-square-shows-cavs-game-still-on Playhouse Square announced over its official Twitter channel that shows tonight and tomorrow will go on as scheduled. Hamilton and A Christmas Carol will… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:30:48 GMT 00000185-4024-db84-a9e5-782e1bbe0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#power-restored-in-cleveland-between-trowbridge-to-denison-and-w-14th-to-w-33rd Cleveland Public Power announced that power has been restored between Trowbridge to Denison and W. 14th to W. 33rd. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:26:15 GMT 00000185-406e-db33-ab8f-c1ff0c7c0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#greater-cleveland-rta-blue-and-green-lines-restored-67r-buses-canceled The Greater Cleveland RTA announced that service has been restored on the Blue and Green lines between Shaker Square and Green Rd. and Warrensville Van… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:24:15 GMT 00000185-4069-df76-adf7-c9ebd6070000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#power-outage-in-cleveland-from-clark-to-mapleside-and-scranton-to-w-46th Cleveland Public Power announced an outage between Clark Avenue and Mapleside Road and Scranton Road and W. 46th Street. Crews are responding. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:11:46 GMT 00000185-4060-db84-a9e5-786a6c8a0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#more-than-3-000-without-power-in-portage-county About 3,200 FirstEnergy customers in Portage County are without power. That includes about 2,500 people in Kent, 460 in Streetsboro and hundreds of others… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:09:09 GMT 00000185-4037-db33-ab8f-c1f7bb720000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#heres-how-to-prevent-hypothermia-and-frostbite According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia can come on quickly when exposed to cold… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:00:00 GMT 00000185-3fe8-db33-ab8f-fffd756f0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#cleveland-power-outage-between-trowbridge-denison-and-w-14th-w-33rd Cleveland Public Power announced an outage between Trowbridge and Denison and W. 14th and W. 33rd. Cleveland Public Power says they've identified the… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 18:59:36 GMT 00000185-4047-db33-ab8f-c1d78eba0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#cleveland-reminds-homeowners-to-clear-sidewalks Cleveland is sharing snow tips during the winter storm. Home and business owners are responsible for clearing snow off of sidewalks. Move parked cars from… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 18:30:00 GMT 00000185-3fae-db84-a9e5-3fae7f400000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#crawford-county-declares-level-three-snow-emergency-richland-county-remains-at-level-two-with-power-outages The Mansfield News Reporter is reporting that the Crawford County Sheriff's Office has declared a level three snow emergency. Sheriff Scott Kent's… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 18:21:11 GMT 00000185-402c-ddeb-abe7-49bfb8a60000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#amazon-closes-some-sites-due-to-weather The Record Courier in Kent is reporting that the storm has forced some Amazon sites to temporarily close. A spokesperson for Amazon said the company is… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT 00000185-3fca-db84-a9e5-3fea5ae10000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#rta-suspends-blue-and-green-lines-from-shaker-square-to-van-aken-and-green-road As of 12:30, the Blue and Green line service from Shaker Square to Van Aken and Green Road is suspended until further notice. The 67R shuttle buses will… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:48:33 GMT 00000185-4014-ddeb-abe7-49bf2f670000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#i-90-westbound-closed-at-east-72nd-street The Ohio Department of Transportation reported a closure on I-90 Westbound at East 72nd Street due to a crash. Drivers should plan ahead to find different… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:38:25 GMT 00000185-4004-db33-ab8f-c1d5d9dc0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#odot-shares-update-on-winter-storm The Ohio Department of Transportation is updating Northeast Ohioans on road conditions during the storm. The weather is making it difficult to keep roads… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:03:24 GMT 00000185-3fe3-db84-a9e5-3feb1c8b0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#summit-county-sheriffs-office-issues-level-2-snow-emergency The Summit County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 2 snow emergency for Summit County. Sheriff Kandy Fatheree says only those who feel it necessary to… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:31:36 GMT 00000185-3fb3-df76-adf7-bfbb688f0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#hurricane-level-winds-in-fairport-harbor The National Weather Service (NWS) is reporting 74 mile per hour winds in the lakefront community of Fairport Harbor in Lake County.Using the… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:28:59 GMT 00000185-3fa6-db33-ab8f-fff786550000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#greater-cleveland-rta-warns-of-disruptions The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is warning of disruptions on all rail lines due to frigid temperatures today. So far, there have been… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 15:52:28 GMT 00000185-3fa7-db84-a9e5-3faffe000000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#odot-shares-tips-for-winter-driving The Ohio Department of Transportation is recommending staying home today, but if you have to be on the roads, they offered these tips for safe driving… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 15:51:09 GMT 00000185-3fa1-db33-ab8f-fff57dd70000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#firstenergy-reports-42-of-sandusky-is-without-power Heavy winds are causing power outages across the region, with the hardest hit community being Sandusky.FirstEnergy's power outage web site says 7,172… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 15:47:40 GMT 00000185-3f92-ddeb-abe7-3fbbb7bc0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#national-weather-service-issues-rare-blizzard-warning The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning from Cuyahoga County to Erie, Pennsylvania, including Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties.The… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 15:20:57 GMT 00000185-3f1e-d86f-af85-ff1e191e0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#cleveland-water-live-cam-streaming-real-time-lake-erie-conditions The weather outside is frightful. Twenty-foot waves are predicted on Lake Erie and gusts of wind up to 60 miles per hour could buffet Northeast Ohio until… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 14:37:22 GMT 00000185-3f48-d86f-af85-ff5e55c20000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#avoid-unnecessary-travel-odot-urges The Ohio Department of Transportation's 1,200 plows across the state are struggling with blowing and drifting snow, icy roads and frigid… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 13:13:34 GMT 00000185-3f0a-dead-a7a7-ffaebb450000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#odot-plows-give-us-a-look-at-the-roads The Ohio Department of Transportation has 70 plow trucks on the road in District 12, which includes Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties.Roads are snow… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:44:32 GMT 00000185-3ec3-d86f-af85-fedfd8e10000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#cleveland-at-6-a-m At 6 a.m., the temperature in Cleveland is 26 degrees, but it feels like 8 with the wind chill, according to the National Weather Service. The temperature… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:34:59 GMT 00000185-3ea1-d86f-af85-febf829a0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#off-the-charts-seiche-predicted-in-lake-erie The strong winds and rapid atmospheric changes expected Friday and Saturday will cause Lake Erie's waters to drastically slosh (so to speak) from one end… Fri, 23 Dec 2022 01:24:50 GMT 00000185-3c0c-dcb6-a7fd-7f1d394e0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#cleveland-issues-snow-emergency-parking-ban A snow emergency parking ban will take effect in Cleveland at 11 p.m. Thursday until noon Saturday.Stopping, standing and parking vehicles will be… Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:55:11 GMT 00000185-3bd6-dc3a-a98f-7ff7387b0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#overnight-shelters-open-in-cleveland-and-akron The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) has been reaching out to the unsheltered in Cleveland this week to alert them of the upcoming… Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:30:00 GMT 00000185-3b97-d8fe-ade5-3bbf5b1c0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#closures-across-northeast-ohio Canal Fulton Public Library - closed FridayCleveland City Hall - closed FridayCleveland Heights Senior Center - closed FridayCuyahoga County buildings -… Thu, 22 Dec 2022 20:47:32 GMT 00000185-3b7d-dc3a-a98f-7ffd2ef90000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#heres-what-you-should-keep-in-your-car-to-prepare-for-winter-driving Some key provisions to have in the car:First-aid kitPhone chargerFlashlight with extra batteriesNon-perishable food items, like protein bars (it's… Thu, 22 Dec 2022 20:30:00 GMT 00000185-3b25-dc3a-a98f-7ff5005d0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#ohio-turnpike-bans-high-profile-vehicles Starting 6 a.m. Friday, certain high profile vehicles (exceeding 7 feet, 6 inches) are banned from driving on the Ohio Turnpike.The following types of… Thu, 22 Dec 2022 19:30:00 GMT 00000185-3a42-d172-a5cd-be4a658e0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#what-is-a-bomb-cyclone Extreme winter weather, such as subzero temperatures, wind chills and heavy snow, is impacting much of the U.S. this holiday weekend, and is expected to… Thu, 22 Dec 2022 19:00:00 GMT 00000185-39d9-d04a-a39f-b9f9e9090000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#tips-to-manage-the-cold In addition to frigid temperatures, the National Weather Service warns of high winds between 50-65 mph from early Friday to Saturday night. Consider… Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:30:00 GMT 00000185-382b-d04a-a39f-b96b59000000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#dangerous-driving-conditions-possible-in-summit-stark-and-portage-counties The projected storm is “unusual” because the trifecta of snow, single-digit temperatures and high winds could make for dangerous driving conditions – and… Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT 00000185-383e-d04a-a39f-b97e95a40000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#expect-air-travel-delays-and-cancellations Many major airlines are preparing for delayed and canceled flights going into the Christmas weekend by offering to waive the fee on flight changes. NPR… Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:30:00 GMT 00000185-3845-d04a-a39f-b965e42d0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#warming-center-open-in-portage-county The Haven of Portage County 2645 State Route 59, RavennaThursday: 6 p.m. - Wednesday: 8 a.m. (open all night and day)Portage Area Regional Transit… Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:46:02 GMT 00000185-3719-dbe6-a7a7-b7797a680000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#warming-centers-open-in-canton The city of Canton will offer an overnight warming center beginning Thursday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Dec. 26. The American Red Cross is supplying cots,… Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:45:56 GMT 00000185-3714-d664-a3b7-bfdf5e9f0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#warming-centers-open-in-akron Akron is extending the hours at the Summit Lake Community Center to serve as a warming center. All other recreation centers will be closed for the holiday… Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:45:51 GMT 00000185-36f7-d608-abc7-77ff6d660000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#warming-centers-open-in-cleveland The city of Cleveland is extending the hours of several recreation centers to serve as warming centers this weekend. They will not be open for overnight… Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:45:47 GMT 00000185-36f1-d6bc-a3df-f6f17b7b0000 /live-updates/northeast-ohio-winter-storm-watch#winter-storm-warning-1-a-m-friday-to-10-a-m-saturday Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:45:12 GMT 00000185-371d-da48-a1cd-7ffd0d8e0000