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Winter Storm Watch issued for multiple counties across Northeast Ohio

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By: Camryn Justice

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A Winter Storm Watch set to begin Monday has been issued for multiple counties in Northeast Ohio, according to the National Weather Service.

The following counties are under a Winter Storm Watch, effective from Monday at 4 p.m. until Wednesday at 10 a.m.:

Cuyahoga
Lake
Geauga
Ashtabula

Heavy snow is possible with up to 8 inches of snow accumulation, according to NWS.

Morning and evening commutes could be impacted by hazardous conditions so drivers should take caution on the roads.

Temperatures are expected to drop to the upper 20s Monday night and remain steady until Wednesday morning when they are expected to fall into the upper teens.

The Ohio Department of Transportation said that most trucks in Northeast Ohio will hit the roads in preparation for the storm around 12 p.m. Monday.

#WinterStormWatch issued for Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga & Ashtabula counties 4 pm Mon. until 10 am Wed. Widespread snow Monday PM around 2-5" likely with more lake effect snow on top of that off and on Tuesday - early Wed. Be careful on roads esp. Mon. Eve.#weather #wews #Cleveland pic.twitter.com/MsESKNZ13Z
— Remeisha Shade (@RemeishaShadeTV) November 10, 2019