URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 349 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022... OHZ003-006>008-017-018-027>030-036-037-047-231700- /O.CON.KCLE.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-221224T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.WC.W.0001.221223T0900Z-221224T1500Z/ Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Hancock-Seneca-Wyandot-Crawford- Richland-Ashland-Marion-Morrow-Knox- Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, Mansfield, Ashland, Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, and Mount Vernon 349 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Warning, until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds and greatest blowing snow potential will be this afternoon through tonight. From today through Sunday, a period of almost 48 hours where temperatures remain in the single digits. This combined with the strong winds would allow for a long period of wind chills well below zero. Temperatures this cold for an extended period of time will impact infrastructure across the region with frozen pipes a concern. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.