'Sloppy' Winter Storm Will Dump Snow, Ice On Roads: OH Weather

OHIO — A "sloppy" winter storm will dump snow and ice on northern Ohio and parts of central Ohio on Thursday night and Friday morning.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory much of the region, warning that up to 4 inches of snow and 0.2 inches of ice could accumulate overnight. Most of the snowfall and freezing rain will fall between Thursday night and sunrise on Friday.

"Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute," the National Weather Service said. The storm could be "sloppy" and could create dangerously slick roads, the agency added on Twitter.

Counties in the snow belt could see lingering lake effect snow through Friday night. Those communities could get up to 6 inches of snow through Saturday morning, the National Weather Service warned.

"We are ready for the next round of winter weather. Plan ahead and make sure to give yourself extra time on your commute," the Ohio Department of Transportation said on Facebook.

The winter weather advisory will remain in place until at least 9 a.m. on Friday. The advisory is for the following counties: Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Geauga, Ashtabula, Medina, Summit, Portage, Trumbull, Wayne, Stark, Mahoning, and Holmes.

Weekend Forecast

Friday — Snow and freezing rain likely before 8 a.m. Light winds will blow throughout the afternoon and temperatures will peak at around 30 degrees. Lake effect snow could continue through the night, while temperatures dip into the teens.

Saturday — A mostly sunny day, with almost no chance of snow or freezing rain. Temperatures will climb into the low-30s, before falling to about 25 degrees overnight.

Sunday — The morning and afternoon should be mostly clear, according to the National Weather Service. There is currently a 40-percent chance of snow overnight, though it's unclear how much snowfall might accumulate.