Severe Weather Advisory Resources

Last updated 12/4/2024

University Circle Inc. (UCI) has collected resources to help residents, visitors, and businesses be prepared in the event of a major storm.

Contact the City of Cleveland for the most up-to-date information or for more help.

Local public officials can declare snow emergencies. Levels are:

• Category 1: Use caution
• Category 2: Hazardous roads- necessary travel only
• Category 3: Emergency vehicles only- travel advisory strictly enforced

Snow Parking Ban

When there are more than 2 inches of snow on the ground, certain streets receive parking bans. 

Impacted streets in Greater University Circle:

• Wade Park Avenue
• MLK Boulevard
• East Boulevard
• Hough Avenue
• Chester Avenue
• Euclid Avenue
• Carnegie Avenue
• Superior Avenue
• East 105th Street

The City of Cleveland has a Snow Plow Map where you can GPS track snow plows. Keep in mind this tracker is on a 15-minute delay.

Click here for the snow plow map

In the event of severe weather

Please contact the museums and institutions by calling their guests services or their social media pages to find out if they are remaining open or not during the storm.

• Cleveland Museum of Natural History
• The Cleveland Museum of Art
• moCa Cleveland
• Cleveland Botanical Garden
• Severance Music Center (The Cleveland Orchestra)
• Cleveland History Center
• The Sculpture Center
• Artists Archives of the Western Reserve

For UCI events, please check our social media accounts to find out if events are cancelled or postponed.

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City of Cleveland Division of Recreation Warming Centers

In the event of a Winter Weather Advisory or Alert, the Division of Recreation will operate warming centers for those in need of shelter. These sites will be open from 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. on each date of the advisory or alert. Each site will have designated areas for comfort. The Cleveland Health Department will advise/recommend when sites should remain open overnight. 

Sites are:

Michael Zone Recreation Center (West side)
6301 Lorain Ave.
(216) 664-3373 

Lonnie Burten Recreation Center (Near downtown)
2511 East 46th Street
(216) 664-4139 

Zelma George Recreation Center (Southeast)
3155 Martin L. King Blvd.
(216) 420-8800

Collinwood Recreation Center (Northeast)
16300 Lakeshore Blvd.
(216) 420-8323

Motorists Tips for Cleveland Winters

• Obey parking regulations on streets with “Snow Ban” signs
• Slow down- slick pavement reduces traction and can mean loss of control
• Increase following distance, use headlights, and wear seatbelts
• Pump brakes to stop gradually or apply anti-lock brakes steadily
• Use caution near snow-clearing equipment, staying at least 50 feet away to reduce the risk of accidents
• Allow for snow removal equipment’s wide turns at intersections
• Winterize vehicles: check brakes, tires, wiper fluid and wipers
• Equip vehicles with blankets, jumper cables, flashlight (with fresh batteries), scraper, cloth or paper towels, warning devices, non-perishable foods
• Pay attention to weather advisories and leave earlier than usual
• Plan routes to avoid steep upgrades and travel main streets when possible
• Avoid isolated areas during storms