Snowstorm Could Hit Lakewood + Hospital Capacity Update

Happy Thursday, Lakewood! Here are the most important things going on today in Lakewood.

First, today's weather:

Colder with snow, 3-6". High: 28 Low: 19.

Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Nearly a foot of snow and a layer of ice could develop in parts of Ohio Thursday and Friday, according to a winter storm warning. (Lakewood Patch)
2. COVID-19 hospitalizations continued to decline nationally, but the country still needs time to get back to pre-omicron variant hospital occupancy levels. See how Lakewood-area hospitals are doing. (Lakewood Patch)
3. During snowstorms, Lakewood implements automatic snow parking bans on certain streets. In the aftermath of the storm, residents and business owners will be responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks around their properties. (Lakewood Patch)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Board of Building Standards/Architectural Board of Review/Sign Review Board Pre-Review Meeting (4:00 PM)
• Planning Commission Pre-Preview Meeting (6:00 PM)
• Planning Commission Meeting - City of Lakewood (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lakewood City Schools: "Proud of the special house system Roosevelt has developed to foster a greater sense of school community and spirit! #RangerPride" (Facebook)
• City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government: "Here are some good tips to be prepared for winter storms." (Facebook)

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