High winds. Check. Possible strong thunderstorms. Check. Temperature change of about 40 degrees in a day? Check. Yep, it’s spring-like weather in north central Ohio. With no apparent regard for the fact we’re all dealing with the effects of COVID-19, Mother Nature has decided to unleash a bit more for us to think about this […]
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Mother Nature may jump the gun on Severe Weather Awareness Week
MANSFIELD — The official Ohio Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 22-28. Mother Nature may jump the gun. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued a hazardous weather outlook for all of north central Ohio, beginning Thursday, including Richland, Crawford, Ashland and Knox counties. Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are possible Thursday […]
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Snow expected to spread across area Wednesday
Last weekend’s blue skies and warm temps will seem like a nice memory if weather forecasters are correct about Wednesday. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland believes a developing storm system over the Ohio Valley will bring snow and wind to the area Wednesday into Wednesday night. Rain will change to snow during the […]
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2 to 4 inches of snow predicted tonight, along with an ice glaze
It’s beginning to seem a lot more like winter in north central Ohio. Already expecting inclement weather, the National Weather Service office in Cleveland has “upgraded” its forecast for today/tonight into a winter weather advisory from 4 p.m until Thursday at 10 a.m. Mixed precipitation is still expected, but now the weather experts predict 2 […]
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‘Wintry soup’ expected across north central Ohio on Wednesday night into Thursday
MANSFIELD — We hope you enjoyed the relatively sunny skies on Tuesday. We are likely headed back into the wintry soup on Wednesday night and into Thursday. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued a hazardous weather outlook for all of north central Ohio for the period, an area that includes Richland, Ashland, […]
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Richland County under Level One snow emergency, says sheriff
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department issued a Level One snow emergency Sunday at 6:35 p.m. A Level One snow emergency means roads are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously. According to the National Weather Service office in Cleveland, snow moving through the […]
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Snow days bring back childhood memories
MANSFIELD — Snow days were rare in suburban St. Louis when I grew up. It wasn’t because there was a lack of winter weather, but rather because we — to the dismay of my fellow students — would rarely get the chance to window watch the world from our sofas and let the cartoons run […]
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Freezing drizzle, freezing rain may return across area tonight
The National Weather Service office in Cleveland said Thursday afternoon that wintry weather conditions may worsen before they get better. Freezing drizzle and freezing rain may expand in coverage again this evening as temperatures dip below the freezing mark after sunset. A transition to snow is expected after midnight with light accumulations possible. The NWS […]
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Ice or snow, ODOT is ready to go
MANSFIELD — Ice or snow, ODOT is ready to go! The next winter weather event is forecasted to move into northeast Ohio this evening and bring a wintry mix that will last through the Thursday morning commute. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all of northeast Ohio from 6 p.m. […]
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Expected snow, ice leads to winter weather advisory
A winter weather advisory is in effect from Wednesday at 6 p.m. until Thursday at 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service office in Cleveland. Mixed precipitation expected is expected with total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to one-tenth of an inch. The advisory area includes Richland, […]