CANTON ‒ The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for northern Ohio, including Stark County.
The agency is predicting two to five inches of snow will fall overnight in north central and Northeast Ohio, with a slippery commute expected the morning of Dec. 2. The advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. Dec. 2.
The Canton region could see up to four inches.
“Plan on slippery road conditions,” the National Weather Service said. “The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.”
The heaviest show is expected between 4 and 9 a.m.
The high temperature Dec. 1 is expected to be 32 degrees, with an overnight low of 28. Throughout the day, wind will be blowing east at 5.8 mph.
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Canton opens warming shelter
Meanwhile, the city of Canton will open a warming shelter Dec. 1 at St. Paul AME Church, 1800 Tuscarawas St. E.
“We owe it our most vulnerable residents to make sure they have a place to keep warm during these winter months,” Mayor William V. Sherer II said in a prepared statement. “I am grateful to all our community partners and donors who have made this venture possible.”
The warming shelter will be open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. People will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited. Food and water available.
The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority will provide transportation to the warming shelter during regular operating hours. Route #107 will take guests to St. Paul AME Church. Individuals can access SARTA from any regular bus stop to the Cornerstone Transit Center on Cherry Avenue.
Riders must tell drivers they are in route to the warming shelter for bus fare to be waived. If transportation is needed when SARTA is not available, call City of Canton dispatch at 330-649-5800.
What to know about Monday’s Stark County weather
Weather almanac: How Monday’s forecast compares to other years
Stark County saw a record-breaking temperature high for Dec. 01 in 1970.0 at 65 degrees. On this day in 1929.0, a record low of 3 degrees was set.
Historically, this day is usually a bit wet, with an average 0.09 inches of precipitation.
The forecast high is below average for this time of year. The 30-year average maximum temperature for Dec. 01 is 44 degrees. The forecast low is two degrees cooler than the established normal of 30 degrees.
Includes reporting by USA TODAY.
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