CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga County Sheriff Harold Pretel has issued a Level 1 Snow Emergency for Cuyahoga County due to heavy snowfall and hazardous driving conditions, according to a news release. Officials are urging motorists to drive cautiously and avoid unnecessary travel.
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory and a Winter Storm Warning through Monday, Jan. 26. A major winter storm is currently impacting a large portion of the country, with a high probability of heavy snow and prolonged cold temperatures extending through next week.
The Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to be prepared for hazardous weather conditions across the region. Forecasted conditions may result in power outages, downed trees and power lines, hazardous travel conditions, and an increased risk of hypothermia and frostbite…