CLEVELAND — UPDATE | Winter Storm Warnings are now in effect for several counties. See the updated forecast, which has changed as of early Monday morning, HERE.
With the cold already here and storms approaching, the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for four Northeast Ohio counties.
Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties will be under the watch from Monday afternoon until Wednesday morning. Communities expected to be hit hardest include Cleveland, Mentor, Chardon, and Ashtabula.
Officials say temperatures should fall into the 20s on Monday night and "heavy" snowfall of up to eight inches is possible. In addition, residents should expect wind gusts of up to 25 miles per hour.
Be sure to stay with the 3News weather team for any and all updates on this developing situation.