Thursday, January 31, 2013
Whether to stay open is a tough call, superintendent says.
How do district officials make the hard decision whether bad weather should close Mayfield City Schools? The choice affect thousands of people, from the administration, teaching staff and other employees to the working parents of young students who may need to make emergency child care arrangements. “The weather patterns here in Cleveland, along Lake Erie and near the Snow Belt can be down‐right unpredictable,” district Superintendent Keith Kelly said in an article on the district's web site. “The decision to stay open or to closed is a tough one. We make the best decision based on the most accurate information we have at that time." When heavy snow, arctic temperatures or an ice storm hit, the decision-making process usually starts about …
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Thirty-five years ago this week, the Blizzard of '78 paralyzed Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.
With temperatures peaking in the upper 50s this week in Cleveland, it’s a perfect example of how unpredictable the weather can be. Thirty-five years ago this week, the “Blizzard of ‘78” struck; a stark contrast to this week's weather. Formally referred to as the Great Blizzard of 1978, dumped more than a foot of snow from January 25-27. That was accompanied by temperatures dipping to 0 and wind gusts of up to 48 mph, according to the National Weather Service’s storm review. The blizzard was deemed the worst in Ohio history, resulting in 51 deaths. More than 50,000 members of the Ohio National Guard were called in to make numerous rescues and for the first time ever, the entire Ohio Turnpike was closed down. Michigan declared a state of …
Meteorologists are predicting another one to two feet of snow for parts of the region, according to meteorologists
The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow watch in Cuyahoga County, saying that parts of the region could receive between one and two feet of snow between Wednesday and late Friday night. The snow will be precipitated by a strong cold front that will cause an arctic airmass to settle over the region until the end of the week. The lake effect snow is expected to begin overnight and get worse Thursday. Meteorologists are saying that areas closest to the Lake Erie shoreline will likely be the most affected. Areas further inland may get between six and 12 inches of snow. However, the shoreline could receive between one and two feet of snow. The snow will be accompanied by winds between 15 and 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. …
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The National Weather Service issues a wind chill advisory; snow warning continues
Extremely cold weather is settling into Northeast Ohio and staying for several days. The National Weather Service on Tuesday night issued a Winter Weather Message warning of heavy snow, gusty winds and extremely cold temperatures. Through Wednesday morning, accumulations of four to eight inches are expected, with temperatures ranging from 2 degrees to 10 degrees above zero. Winds are from the west at 10 mph to 15 mph, with gusts of up to 25 mph. Wind chill is expected to drop to 15 below zero. The National Weather Service warns that driving may be very slow, impossible or hazardous with highly variable road conditions. It may be clear skies in one place, with blowing snow and near-zero visibility a few miles away. Temps are not expected to…
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Tips provided by Ohio Highway Patrol and FEMA.
Editor’s note: This article was originally posted Jan. 3, 2012. It has been updated with the most recent numbers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol and republished to help you drive safely this winter. From December 2011 through March 2012, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that there were 15,526 crashes on snow, ice or slush-covered roads. About 4,500 people were injured in those accidents, and 27 were killed. Speed was reported as a cause in 72 percent of those accidents. This is less than the year before, when there were 37,429 accidents during those months. The state Highway Patrol and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have offered some tips for driving safely in the snow and items you should keep in your car in …
Monday, January 2, 2012
Tips provided by Ohio Highway Patrol and FEMA
This winter weather has been a bust so far, but you all know that we're going to get blasted eventually, and there's nothing better than being prepared. Ohio Highway Patrol reports from December 2010 through March 2011, 37,429 crashes happened on snow, ice or slush covered roads, killing 46 people and injuring 7,844. Speed was reported as the main cause in 77 percent of these crashes. The state Highway Patrol and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have offered some tips for driving safely in the snow and items you should keep in your car in case of an emergency. • Allow extra time to get to your destination, maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the traffic ahead, pay close attention to bridges and overpasses …
Kaye Spector
7:03 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Bummer! I was in high school and I remember the schools were closed for many days. more ›