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Eight inches of snow expected in parts of Ohio Wednesday

OHIO — Northeast Ohio is bracing for a winter blast as subzero wind chills and lake-effect snow impact the region.

According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, temperatures across the area dropped below zero this morning, with wind chill values reaching as low as -5°F to -7°F in Cleveland, Akron, and Ashtabula.

National Weather Service Graphic

These frigid conditions are expected to persist through Wednesday night.

Meanwhile, lake-effect snow will bring additional accumulation to portions of Ohio’s primary snowbelt.

Areas such as Mentor, Chardon, and Ashtabula could see between 4 to 8 inches of snow through Wednesday.

Heavier accumulations are forecast closer to the Pennsylvania border.

Residents are urged to prepare for hazardous driving conditions and dress in layers to avoid frostbite.

Your latest forecast may be viewed at weather.gov.

Ohio Statewide Staff

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