A photo showing the view through the windshield of a plow truck driving on a snowy highway.
An ODOT truck plows I-77. Credit: Ohio Department of Transportation

Winter weather continues to impact Greater Cleveland with off-and-on snow showers and high winds in the forecast today. Gusty winds and cold temperatures are expected to continue the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service. The City of Cleveland is responding by extending hours for its warming centers.

The Division of Recreation will keep warming centers open from Monday, Jan. 6, through Thursday, Jan.  9. Centers will open at 11:30 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.

Cleveland warming centers

• Michael Zone, 6301 Lorain Ave., 216-664-3373
• Lonnie Burten, 2511 E. 46th St., 216-664-4139
• Collinwood, 16300 Lakeshore Ave., 216-420-8323
• Zelma George, 3155 Martin L. King Blvd., 216-420-8800

Cuyahoga County offers an interactive map to find other warming center locations.

Those with overnight shelter needs are asked to call United Way 211 for assistance. 

Road snow plowing

If you haven’t before, this is a chance to check out the snow plow tracker that the City of Cleveland launched in 2022. The city is responsible for clearing main, secondary and residential streets. Home and business owners are responsible for clearing snow, sleet and ice from sidewalks. The Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Turnpike Commission handle the interstates. 

If you need help at home

Here’s who to call:

• Emergencies: 911

• Non-emergency, snow-related service requests: 311

• Social services for seniors and people needing shelter: 211

• Power outages and downed lines: Cleveland Public Power, 216-664-3156, or FirstEnergy, 888-544-4877

• Burst water mains: Cleveland Water, 216-664-3060

Read more about the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County’s snow-related services and resources.

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