How much more snow are we getting in the Akron area? Cold weather persists

April Helms, Akron Beacon Journal

Sun, December 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM UTC

2 min read

Several counties in Northeast Ohio are under a Lake Effect Snow Warning through 7 a.m. Monday.

Keep the snow shovels and winter coats handy for a couple of more days.

The National Weather Service has called for a lake-effect snow warning for several counties in Northeast Ohio, including Summit, Portage, Medina and Cuyahoga, through 7 a.m. Monday.

An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow is anticipated in Summit and Medina counties, and 2 to 4 inches in Portage County.

Periodic snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour are expected through this early evening, according to NWS. The most persistent snow should affect northeastern Lorain, northern Medina, northern and western Portage County, and central Summit counties. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow.

An additional 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected, with 7 to 8 inches possible where snow bands persist, according to the National Weather Service.

National Weather Service, Ohio Department of Transportation, urge caution if going out

Persons should consider delaying all travel, stated the National Weather service in its alert. If travel is necessary, motorists should drive with extreme caution and should consider taking a winter storm kit, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help in case of an emergency.

The Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.ohgo.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions.

How much snow fell in the area? Up to 7 inches already reported in some areas

Some areas woke up to a significant blanket of white outside. According to the 9:23 a.m. local storm report from the National Weather Service, the following snowfall reports have been recorded so far:

3.8 inches in North Ridgeville.
3.4 inches in Streetsboro.
2.8 inches in Ravenna.
3.4 inches in Kent.
7 inches in Strongsville.
2.1 inches in Spencer.

Wind chills add extra bite to the air

Snow squalls are not the only concern for those venturing out. Today's high is expected to be near 20, with wind chill values as low as -3, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts could be as high as 30 mph. Tonight's low is expected to be around 11 degrees.

Monday's high is expected to be near 21 degrees, with a 20% chance of precipitation between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tomorrow's low is expected to be around 11 degrees.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Several counties under a lake-effect snow warning through early Monday

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