CLEVELAND, Ohio — Lake-effect snow and powerful wind gusts of up to 50 mph are creating hazardous travel conditions across Northeast Ohio this Thursday morning, forcing multiple school districts and colleges to cancel or delay classes.
Major School Closures and Delays
Several prominent school districts have announced closures due to the severe weather, including Beachwood City Schools, Mentor Exempted Village Schools, and the Kent State Ashtabula Campus. Lake Erie College and other educational institutions are also affected as the region braces for significant snowfall.
Here’s a snapshot of the districts closed today:
- Beachwood City Schools
- Mentor Exempted Village Schools
- Berkshire Local Schools
- Kent State University Ashtabula Campus
- Lake Erie College
Lake-Effect Snow Warnings
The National Weather Service has issued a lake-effect snow warning for several counties, including eastern and southern Cuyahoga, Geauga, northern Portage, northern Summit, and southern Lake. Northwestern Trumbull and Ashtabula counties are also under advisories. Forecasters predict snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches by early Friday, with some areas in Ashtabula County potentially seeing up to 12 inches.
Full List of Affected Schools
Below is a comprehensive list of schools closed or delayed as of Thursday morning:
- Ashtabula County Tech Campus
- Auburn Career Center
- Benedictine High School
- Buckeye Local Schools (Ashtabula County)
- Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools
- Conneaut Area City Schools
- Geneva Area City Schools
- Hudson City Schools
- Kenston Local Schools
- Madison Local Schools (Lake County)
- Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
- Orange City Schools
- Riverside Local Schools
- Shaker Heights City Schools
- South Euclid-Lyndhurst City Schools
- Twinsburg City Schools
- West Geauga Local Schools
(For the full list, visit WKYC Channel 3 or check school district websites for updates.)
Travel Conditions and Safety Tips
Authorities are urging caution on the roads due to reduced visibility and icy conditions. Wind gusts and blowing snow are expected to make travel treacherous, particularly on secondary and rural roads. Drivers should allow extra time for their commutes and ensure vehicles are equipped with emergency supplies.
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