Wind, Rain and Snow Coming to Cleveland Heights

In addition to wind, the area is likely to receive snow today and Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for most of the region -- including Lake and Cuyahoga counties. Meteorologists are warning that southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts reaching up to 45 mph will rattle the region today. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook The strongs winds are being caused by an arctic front that has moved into the area. The advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. today. Furthermore, the wind is expected to be joined by precipitation. Meteorologists predict that rain showers will turn into snow by the mid-morning today. The snow will persist through Wednesday with between three and seven inches expected in Lake County and three to six inches in Cuyahoga County by Wednesday night. Wind can …

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National Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory For Cuyahoga, Lake Counties

Meteorologists predict that gusts of wind could reach up to 50 mph

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula counties. Meteorologists are predicting that the region will be buffeted with strong southwestern winds from now until 1 a.m. Tuesday. The winds are predicted to be 20 to 30 mph with the occasional gust reaching 50 mph. They are being created by a strong low pressure system that is pulling a cold front east across northern Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania. It is creating a tight pressure gradient that will remain throughout the day. We'll see temperatures in the high 40s today, with rain after 3 p.m. As the sun sets, the temperature will drop into the low 30s, creating snow after 5 p.m. Tonight temperatures will drop as low as 28 degrees. No snow …

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Toboggan Chutes have Special Holiday Hours

Kids can spend the day at The Chalet during winter break

The Chalet Toboggan Chutes will have special hours while kids are off school during winter break: Dec. 23:  Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24:  Noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 25:  Closed  Dec. 26:  Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 27:  Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 28:  Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 29:  Noon to 10:30 p.m.  Dec. 30:  Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31:  Noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 1:    Noon to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 2:    Noon to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 3:    Noon to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 4:    Noon to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 5:    Noon to 5 p.m. The chutes this year feature a new lift that carries your toboggan to the top of the hill, so all you have to do is walk up the steps. The chutes, with a 70-foot drop that sends toboggans down 700 feet of ice at 45 mph, operate with or without snow. Daily …

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Cleveland Heights Could Save $150K in Salt Costs

If Cleveland Heights doesn't get much snow the first few months of winter like last year, the city could save more than 50 percent

The forecast is calling for sunny skies and 70- to 80- degree days much of this week. Knock on wood, but it looks like the early spring weather is here to stay.   But Alex Mannarino still has to prepare for snow, and he makes his plans for the winter months in April.   The Cleveland Heights public works director said though this winter was mild — only about 40 inches of snow blanketed Cleveland Heights compared to the average of 63 inches — he won’t know if he’s saved money until the end of December 2012.   “Our season just started Jan. 1 and stops Dec. 31, so we’re looking good right now, but what if we get a lot of snow October through December?” Mannarino said. “Right now we’re sitting on half of what we used last year, but we won’t …

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The Growth Chart: Growing Kids, Growing Parents

The Price I Pay: Winter in Ohio — Still Worth It

A mom finds a way to stay in the game, even if she's temporarily confined to the kitchen

I winced stepping out of the shower. Every muscle hurt. I’d battled the flu earlier that week, but this was something bigger, more consuming. The third day must be the worst, I reasoned. I dressed then sat down to reflect. I was home alone, except for the cat who lounged on my desk, one paw on my arm, tail curled against my keyboard. Everyone was at church without me — a rare occurrence, but today, for the best. A social butterfly can’t hold her tongue. “Rest your voice,” my husband had said. I’d rolled over, grateful for shut-eye. Moments after the family left, the cat pounced on me. So much for sleeping in. I flipped on weather-radio. Today’s high: mid-20s. It’s going to kill me to stay inside. We were out of our minds. Every last one of…

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90 Years in 90 Days: A Walk Through Cain Park

90 photos that define Cleveland Heights

Cleveland Heights officially became a city in 1921. Cleveland Heights Patch is observing that 90th anniversary by compiling 90 photos to create an album of the city's past and present. We'll run the feature for 90 days, one photo at a time. Cain Park is a beautiful spot for a walk on a quiet winter morning. In the summer, the amphitheatre is a venue for a series of performances and concerts that feature regional, national and international acts. And the park hosts one of the biggest arts festivals in the area. When snow arrives, the sledding hill draws families from the city and other eastern suburbs. The park was the brainchild of Dr. Dina Rees Evans, longtime director of the Cain Park Amphitheatre, and Frank Cain, who served 18 terms as …

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Seasons of Shaker Lakes

The transformation of the lakes from Fall to Winter

Shaker Lakes has stunning views in any season, but the contrast from fall to winter can be quite dramatic. On Nov. 23, a week before the first snowfall of the year, the colors around the lakes were a combination of rich reds, bold blues, warm oranges, yellows and browns. On Feb.5, snow draped the area that straddles Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights, concealing the palette that had been there just a few months before. Browse the images below of Shaker Lakes, from the vibrant November morning to the bleak but beautiful February afternoon. 

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Michelle Simakis

5:24 pm on Tuesday, February 8, 2011

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