Thursday, January 31, 2013
The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Beachwood and Cuyahoga County through Saturday morning
With the dropping temperatures in Beachwood comes more snow - up to a foot, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS Cleveland Office has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Cuyahoga County until 6 a.m. Saturday. Snow showers and wind we're seeing now will continue steadily through tonight and into Friday, the NWS warns, dumping 6 to 12 inches on the area. If the wind shifts, some regions could see more than a foot of snow. Winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour, with stronger gusts, could cause drifting and blowing snow, making travel hazardous, especially on Interstate 90. The NWS warns that visibility could be reduced to half a mile.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The National Weather Service's lake effect snow warning remains in effect until Wednesday's morning commute.
A lake effect snow warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday for Cuyahoga County. A steady snow fell Monday night, leaving a dusting by nightfall. Meteorologists expect six to 20 inches across the region by Wednesday morning, and a wind chill is expected to bring temperatures below zero, and as low as 14 below at times. The National Weather Service advises residents to cover exposed skin and limit time outdoors untill the wind chill advisory expires Wednesday at 11 a.m. For the latest weather updates, check with the National Weather Service.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Upload your photos of the first big snow of the year.
This weekend, we finally got real snow in Beachwood. Maybe you were one of many who cursed its arrival, slowing rush hour traffic on Friday. Or maybe you, like me, were excited to see it. (Sorry, haters.) Either way, we want to see what you saw. Share your favorite pics with Patch! Just upload them to the gallery above.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Rain and snow—and lots of it—are expected to continue today.
The weather has been pretty mild for December in Northeast Ohio so far this year, but that could change soon. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Cuyahoga County area, including Beachwood. The warning begins at 4 a.m. Friday and lasts until 7 p.m. Saturday. According to the watch, Beachwood could receive 6 to 12 inches of snow. The heaviest snow is expected Friday and Saturday. Winds are expected to be pretty strong, too, and could reach up to 55 miles per hour. Are you looking forward to the first major snow of the season? Tell us in the comments.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Upload your photos of the first snow of the year.
Today much of Northeast Ohio woke up to the first brush of snow of the season, and we're expected to see up to seven inches today. As the first snow falls, share your favorite pics with Patch. Just upload them to the gallery above.
Friday, November 23, 2012
The first lake effect snow event of the season could drop as much as seven inches of snow on Northeast Ohio overnight and Saturday.
Get ready for the first lake effect snow of the season. The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow Advisory for most of Northeast Ohio beginning Friday afternoon. Forecasters expect about 1 to 3 inches of snow to fall overnight Friday and another 2 to 4 inches on Saturday, according to the forecast. Along with the snow, forecasters expect gusty winds, low visibility and falling temperatures into the low 30s or upper 20s. The advisory is set to expire at about 7 a.m. Sunday. Read the National Weather Service Alert for more information.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Many areas could see more than a foot of snow by Saturday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning early this morning for Cuyahoga and several surrounding counties in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday. The storm could bring over a foot of snow to many areas of Northeast Ohio. At publishing, crashes and snow covered roads are causing traffic concerns on Interstate 480, 271 and other area roads. Check here for our interactive map with up-to-the-minute traffic reports. Got some photos of the storm to share? Click here to publish to your neighbors!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
National Weather Service warns that a few inches could fall tonight, and more Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for a snow storm that is expected to hit Northeast Ohio tonight. The storm, which has covered roads in Chicago and St. Louis, is expected to dump five to eight inches on this area over the next 24 hours. Once the storm hits, post your snow photos in the gallery above, and keep checking Beachwood Patch for updates as they become available.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Don't get stuck behind a crash - check real-time traffic here before heading home
National Weather Service warns of one inch falling in the next half hour
The National Weather Service has extended the lake effect snow warning to 7 p.m. tonight and warns that up to an inch of snow could fall in 30 minutes this afternoon. Snowfall began early Monday morning and has dumped over half a foot on Beachwood. The band of snow is moving south and west and snowfall is stretching as far south as Canton. The showers should taper off tonight, with a 30 percent chance of light snowfall expected throughout the day tomorrow. Check the full forecast from the National Weather Service here. Got photos? Add your snow pics to the gallery above.
