OHIO — Ohio is entering a stretch of unsettled winter weather that could disrupt travel and force school delays or closures from midweek into Friday.
A pair of systems — a messy wintry mix Wednesday followed by a stronger chance of accumulating snow Thursday night into Friday — are expected to affect much of the state, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Wednesday: Wintry Mix, Gusty Winds May Lead to Hazardous Morning Travel
The first system arrives Wednesday, bringing a mix of rain and snow early, with precipitation turning to rain during the day before switching back to snow Wednesday night. The NWS in Cleveland warns that even light snowfall could create slippery roads across Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Youngstown and Ashtabula areas.
Forecast totals for Ohio are expected to remain on the lighter side — generally 1 to 3 inches depending on location — but the timing could affect buses and commuter traffic…