Northeast Ohio's forecast for Thursday calls for some sunshine and highs in the 40s during the day and rain showers after midnight.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The mid-week forecast includes some breezy conditions and a slight chance for snow throughout the day. The National Weather Service’s forecast for Wednesday calls for highs in the mid 30s with winds blowing up to 18 mph during the day.

The weather service has issued a wind advisory that will be in effect until 1 a.m. Tuesday for the following Ohio counties: Richland, Ashland, Marion, Crawford, Ottawa, Sandusky, Morrow, Seneca, Huron, Erie, Wood, Wyandot, Lucas, Hancock, Lorain and Medina.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland says that a few power outages may result because of the strong winds.

During this advisory, snow accumulations between three and six inches are possible. In Cuyahoga County, the greatest accumulations will be across the eastern half of the county.

The NWS and NOAA have made changes to several cold weather alerts this past fall. Some of the coldest air we have felt across NEO in years is expected early next week.

Weather Advisory encompasses Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake counties and will remain in effect through 10 a.m. on Monday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency Monday as a winter weather system approaches the state from the Gulf of Mexico. “Don’t take chances trying to drive,” Columbus Emergency Management Director Chance Corbett told the Ledger-Enquirer as the city prepares for snow.

Lake Erie is 30-35% frozen over. Upcoming low temperatures and mild winds could help the lake freeze over soon.

The Weather Service warns that wind chills around 25 below zero can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Concern about exposure has led to dozens of school districts in Northeast Ohio canceling classes for both today and Wednesday.

Many school districts around north central Ohio have canceled classes including districts in Richland and Ashland counties.

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