Wews and the night the wind wouldn’t let Cleveland sleep

Wews arrived on a night when the west wind kept pushing—gusting over 45 mph at times—turning ordinary sidewalks and parking lots into places where every step felt measured. By late night in Cleveland, Ohio, the air carried the message of what was coming next: lake-effect snow in the area from Lake Michigan and Lake Erie, and a colder Tuesday waiting on the other side of the dark.

What is happening in Wews conditions tonight and into Tuesday?

A strong west wind is expected to continue, with gusts topping 45 mph at times. Lake-effect snow will be in the area from Lake Michigan and Lake Erie, extending the wintry pattern into Tuesday. East of Cleveland, locally over 2 inches of additional snow will be possible, with some places potentially seeing 3 or more inches if snow bands persist.

Where could snow totals climb highest around Cleveland?

The greatest potential for additional accumulation is east of Cleveland, where lake-effect snow bands can persist. In that area, locally over 2 inches of additional snow will be possible, and some locations could see 3 or more inches where the bands hold in place.

How cold will Tuesday feel with wind chills?

Early Tuesday morning temperatures are expected to range from 20 to 25 degrees. The daytime high is expected to reach only 25 to 30 degrees. While the west wind may ease from the strongest overnight gusts, it is still expected to gust up to 30 mph at times, driving wind chills down to 10 to 20 degrees. In Wews conditions like these, the combination of wind and cold can make even routine commutes and errands feel longer and more exposed.