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How much more snow are we getting in the Akron area? Cold weather persists - Akron Beacon Journal

By April Helms

Dec 14 2025 16:14

Keep the snow shovels and winter coats handy for a couple of more days. The National Weather Service has called for a lake-effect snow warning for several counties in Northeast Ohio, including Summit, Portage, Medina and Cuyahoga, through 7 a.m. Monday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow is anticipated in Summit and Medina counties, and 2 to 4 inches in Portage County. Periodic snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour are expected through this early evening, according to NWS. The most persistent snow should affect northeastern Lorain, northern Medina, northern and western Portage County, and central Summit counties. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Persons should consider delaying all travel, stated the National Weather service in its alert. If travel is necessary, motorists should drive with extreme caution and should consider taking a winter storm kit, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help in case of an emergency. The Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.ohgo.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. Some areas woke up to a significant blanket of white outside. According to the 9:23 a.m. local storm report from the National Weather Service, the following snowfall reports have been recorded so far: Snow squalls are not the only concern for those venturing out. Today's high is expected to be near 20, with wind chill values as low as -3, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts could be as high as 30 mph. Tonight's low is expected to be around 11 degrees. Monday's high is expected to be near 21 degrees, with a 20% chance of precipitation between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tomorrow's low is expected to be around 11 degrees.