Icy Roads Possible As Winter Storm Moves Into Northeast Ohio

CLEVELAND — A potent brew of winter weather could make road conditions slippery in Northeast Ohio.

A low-pressure system is moving out of Oklahoma and into Ohio, bringing with it freezing rain and snow. Accumulation will be light, the National Weather Service says, but conditions will make for dangerous driving.

"Motorists should be alert for black ice on untreated surfaces. Use caution while walking as untreated sidewalks and outdoor steps could be coated with ice," the agency warned.

Precipitation is likely to start before 3 a.m. on Tuesday. Luckily, less than half an inch of snow is expected to stick on the ground. However, freezing rain is expected starting around 5 a.m., meaning driving conditions for the morning commute could be perilous.

"Slow down and use caution while driving," the National Weather Service said.

Freezing rain could continue through 8 a.m., before turning to simple rain in the afternoon on Tuesday, the National Weather Service predicted. Temperatures will rarely climb out of the mid-30s, so bundle up if you're braving the outdoors.