'Intense' Lake Effect Snow Possible In Mentor: Forecast

MENTOR, OH — An "intense" band of lake effect snow could hit Mentor and surrounding communities on Thursday morning.

Up to 2 inches of snow could fall in approximately one hour, the National Weather Service warned, and road conditions could deteriorate quickly. Spots of slick ice could form and visibility could drop to less than a quarter mile as the storm develops.

"Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this lake effect snow band. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads are likely to lead to accidents. Consider delaying travel until this snow band passes your location," the National Weather Service warned.

Drivers should give fellow cars plenty of distance if they're caught in the storm and make sure you have space to stop if an accident happens.

The burst of snow and winter weather should taper off after 11 a.m., according to forecasts. The lake effect storm will specifically impact the following communities: Painesville, Chardon, Fairport Harbor, Geneva-On-The-Lake, Mentor, Geneva, Madison, Perry, Kirtland, Montville, Hartsgrove, North Perry, Thompson, Kirtland Hills, Rock Creek, Grand River and North Madison.