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Arctic Front Brings Dangerous Cold and Heavy Snow

1/20/2026

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A brief warm spell precedes an Arctic front that brings dangerous cold and lake-effect snow late Sunday night.
Temperatures rise to near freezing Friday and Saturday, then fall sharply with the Arctic front.
Highs reach the teens Monday and Tuesday, with overnight lows possibly below zero and wind chills of -10 to -20.
Heavy lake-effect snow is expected, especially in far Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania, lasting through midweek.

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Story summary

A brief warm spell precedes an Arctic front that brings dangerous cold and lake-effect snow late Sunday night.
Temperatures rise to near freezing Friday and Saturday, then fall sharply with the Arctic front.
Highs reach the teens Monday and Tuesday, with overnight lows possibly below zero and wind chills of -10 to -20.
Heavy lake-effect snow is expected, especially in far Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania, lasting through midweek.