Another winter storm set to hammer Northeast Ohio. Here’s where to find warming centers, tips on digging out

Freezing cold temperatures will chill Northeast Ohio for more than a week, according to current forecasts. Up to 10 inches of snow could fall on many communites throughout the region.

Snow will spread into the region tonight and peak in intensity during the day Sunday. The snow will gradually taper off late Sunday night into Monday. Sub-zero wind chills are expected tonight into Sunday morning, and again Sunday night into Monday morning,” the National Weather Service said in a winter storm warning.

After the snow stops, temperatures are expected to remain frigid through at least the end of next week, according to current forecasts.

Cuyahoga County issued the following recommendations for residents:

• Use extreme caution around downed wires – do not touch or attempt to remove downed wires. Report downed wires to emergency services immediately.
• Limit travel when able and drive cautiously.
• Treat any intersection with a non-functioning traffic signal as a four way stop.
• Check on elderly neighbors and those at risk.
• Bring pets inside.

Cleveland is already planning for the full force of the winter storm. City Hall, Cleveland Public Auditorium and Willard Parking Garage will all be closed on Monday. Regular business hours are expected to resume on Tuesday, and essential city services will continue throughout Monday. A parking ban will be in effect from Saturday at 7 p.m. until at least Monday at 7 p.m.

“As a result, stopping, standing, and parking vehicles will be restricted and prohibited on City streets with posted red and white signs. During the period of the emergency, parking of any vehicles is prohibited upon any or all of the City streets designated as a through street or highway by Codified Ordinance Section 413.02. Read Codified Ordinance Section 451.17 Snow Emergency,” the city said in a press release.

The Cleveland Division of Recreation will open Warming Centers on the following dates and times:

• Friday, Jan. 23, 2026: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 26, 2026: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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The city’s available warming centers are open at the following locations:

• Michael Zone Recreation Center, 6301 Lorain Avenue
• EJ Kovacic Recreation Center, 6250 St. Clair Avenue
• Collinwood Recreation Center, 16300 Lakeshore Boulevard
• Zelma George Recreation Center, 3155 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

There are also year-round shelters available at:

• Men’s shelter, 2100 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland
• Women’s shelter, 2227 Payne Avenue, Cleveland

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Seasonal shelters are available at:

The Metanoia Project, 11115 Kinsman Road in Cleveland, and is open from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.

The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) is at 1530 East 19th Street, Cleveland. It will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Additional resources during cold stretches and winter storms can be found on the Cuyahoga County website. Cleveland residents can also use the following numbers:

• 9-1-1: Emergencies
• 3-1-1 and clevelandohio.gov/311: Snow issues, missed streets, parking bans.
• 2-1-1: Senior services, shelters, social services
• (216) 664-3156: Cleveland Public Power
• (216) 664-3060: Cleveland Water