A persistent snowstorm hammered Northeast Ohio on Wednesday night, with frigid temperatures and falling flakes continuing into Thursday morning. Lake effect snow is expected to continue throughout Thursday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
The snowfall is expected to slow around 4 p.m., but temperatures will plunge into the teens overnight, the NWS forecast predicted. Many schools around the region are closed on Thursday. The city of Cleveland has issued a parking ban that will remain in effect from 7 a.m. until at least 7 p.m. Cleveland waste collection will also be delayed a day, according to a post on the city’s Facebook.
“Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes,” the NWS said.
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In response to the winter storm, the city of Cleveland is running warming centers in several locations. All warming centers are open from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. RTA passes will be made available to individuals looking for transportation to overnight shelter. People looking for overnight shelter assistance can also call 211 for assistance.
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
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.
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