CLEVELAND — Parts of Northeast Ohio are waking up to a blanket of snow again as residents recover from Tuesday's major snowfall.

What You Need To Know

  • Snow began falling Monday evening and continued throughout the day Tuesday

  • Plow trucks and salt trucks worked to keep the roads clear

  • The weather also caused widespread power outages

For many people in Cleveland, the city became a winter wonderland unless they had to travel in it. Many people downtown decided to stay inside to avoid the challenge of driving in the snow.

"Don't drive. Don't drive today. Wait until it gets warmer," said Tyler Cohen, an emergency medical technician.

Cohen is one of many responsible for responding to calls from people driving on snowy roads when the storm first hit.

"I did a lot of calls overnight from callers for cars that were MVA's or just crashing and losing control. So, it was a long night of that."

Plow trucks and salt trucks worked overtime to keep up with the snow and people intent on going on with their everyday lives. Michael Sumlin tried to brave the elements but quickly learned that wasn't his best idea.

"I figured if I go now before it gets too crazy, I'll be OK, but I think I might have made the wrong decision because my feet are so cold," said Michael Sumlin.

The winter storm didn't just create road issues but it caused thousands to be without power. FirstEnergy said they are working to restore power to affected customers as soon as they can.

 

To see how much snow fell throughout the area, click here.