Winter storm warnings, advisories thru Wednesday

CLEVELAND - A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory continues for parts of the Channel 3 viewing area through Wednesday.

The WINTER STORM WARNING has been issued for the following counties: Ashland, Carroll, Coshocton, Holmes, Richland, Tuscarawas through noon Wednesday.

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY has been issued for the following counties: Columbiana, Huron, Sandusky, Seneca, Stark, Wayne until noon Wednesday. 

Here is the latest from the National Weather Service for the WARNING area...

  ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST  WEDNESDAY...    * ACCUMULATIONS...4 TO 8 INCHES.    * TIMING...THE HEAVIEST SNOW WILL OCCUR TONIGHT. THE SNOW WILL    TAPER OFF FROM WEST TO EAST EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.    * WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 MPH.    * IMPACTS...SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES THIS EVENING AND WILL    MAKE FOR DIFFICULT TRAVEL. SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IS    LIKELY IN OPEN AREAS.    * TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S.    * VISIBILITIES...LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES.    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...    A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SEVERE WINTER WEATHER IS  EXPECTED. IF YOU WILL BE TRAVELING IN THE WARNING AREA YOU SHOULD  PREPARE FOR DIFFICULT TRAVEL. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO  FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR UPDATES.  

Here is the latest from the National Weather Service for the ADVISORY area...

  ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST  WEDNESDAY...    * ACCUMULATIONS...3 TO 5 INCHES.    * TIMING...THE HEAVIEST SNOW WILL OCCUR OVERNIGHT. THE SNOW WILL    TAPER OFF WEDNESDAY MORNING.    * WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 MPH.    * IMPACTS...AN ACCUMULATION OF SNOW COULD MAKE FOR DIFFICULT    TRAVEL ON UNTREATED ROADS. SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IS    LIKELY AS WELL.    * TEMPERATURES...AROUND 30.    * VISIBILITIES...LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES.    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...    A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MODERATE SNOW AMOUNTS AS  WELL AS BLOWING SNOW. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO FOR  FURTHER DETAILS OR UPDATES.  

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Cleveland Weather: Snow south

A Winter Storm Warning continues for Ashland, Richland, Holmes, Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties through Wednesday 12:00 PM. Between 3 and 6 inches of snow could fall with winds from 15 to 25 mph across these areas.

A Winter Weather Advisory continues for Huron, Wayne, and Stark counties through Wednesday 4:00 PM.

As always, this winter storm is about location, location, location.

Southern areas have a better chance to get more moderate snow accumulations while northern areas may get nothing at all.

Wednesday: Early morning snow especially South with brisk wind. Snow tapers off midday and we'll be mostly cloudy to partly sunny late afternoon. Mid/upper 30s

Thursday: Mostly cloudy to partly sunny.  Upper 30s

Friday: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny. Upper 30s north / low 40s farther south

Saturday: Partly cloudy. Upper 40s

Sunday: Time change!  Don't forget to spring those clocks ahead 1 hour!  Partly sunny & mild,  increasing clouds with small sprinkle chances late day.  Mid 50s

Monday:  Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers.  Near 50

Tuesday:  Mostly cloudy with scattered rain/snow mix chances.  Upper 30s

I'll keep you updated through out the day on twitter too!  Follow me at:  @holliesmiles

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Councilman Zack Reed pleads not guilty to OVI charge

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland City Councilman Zack Reed faced a judge this morning on a charge of OVI and traffic violations. He entered a plea of not guilty on all charges.

Police say Reed was arrested in downtown Cleveland about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday morning after running a red light and making an improper term. Police allege Reed failed a sobriety test.

When asked where he was going at the time, Reed says he was going back to work at 601 Lakeside to "work on behalf of my constituents."

Reed says he doesn't owe anyone an apology other than himself.

He posted bond Tuesday afternoon and was released. His driving privileges have been suspended because police say he refused to take an alcohol breath test.

Reed's attorney says they will have ongoing discussions with the prosecutor.

Reed served a 10-day sentence in 2008 on his second drunk-driving conviction. He has served on Cleveland City Council for 13 years.

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48-hour travel sale drops overnight

CLEVELAND -- I had predicted that today would be a prime day to book travel, but the deals that dropped overnight have far exceeded my cheap expectations. It is an ideal time to book because many properties and booking sites aren't seeing the spring break traffic they were expecting.

The web is running rampant with incentives, whether you're booking for next week or next year. Below you'll find a roundup of my favorite and your most-requested deals.

I have personally purchased a vacation package from each of the websites you'll find below.

Please keep in mind that every package has its own terms and conditions, as well as cancelation policies. They are all clearly printed. Please make sure you read them before you click "buy." Not every package is refundable.

A huge thank you to Ways 2 Save confidants Julia, Rachel and Ada for helping me comb through hundreds of deals.

Want more deals? CLICK HERE to follow me on Twitter.

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Bon voyage!

Top All-Inclusive Package Deals

Winter Travel Deals Sale: All-inclusive at up to 65% off

Top Caribbean Packages With Flight: Up to 80% off Mexico & Caribbean packages

Top Las Vegas Packages: Up to 60% off Las Vegas hotel package sale

Up to 40% off + extra $75 off with flight + hotel package at select resorts in Las Vegas

Top Flight + Hotel Bargains

Up to $525 off when booking flight + hotel together + an additional $35 off hotel nights

Top Mexico Deal: 40% off 3-night stay in the Riviera Maya, Mexico

Was: $417
Now: $249

Top All-Inclusive Mexico Deal, Adults Only

58% off 4-night all-inclusive stay at Grand Oasis Visa in Cancun, Mexico

Was: $1,470 for two
Now: $302 per person ($75.50 per person/per night)

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Traffic Report: Tuesday, March 5, 2013

CLEVELAND -- Your connection to traffic conditions and incident reports from WTAM 1100 Total Traffic and wkyc.com for Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

I-71

• Cleveland: ACCIDENT NB at MetroHealth Curve

I-76

No delays, no incidents reported

Construction:
• Medina County: Eastbound down to ONE LANE from S.R. 57 to Medina/Summit county line through Sept. 2013

I-77

No delays, no incidents reported

I-80 (Ohio Turnpike)

No delays, no incidents reported

I-90

No delays, no incidents reported

Construction:
• Ashtabula County: Various LANE RESTRICTIONS eastbound and westbound east of S.R. 84 (Conneaut River bridge) to PA state line until Oct. 2013
• Lorain County: Down to TWO LANES EB & WB, east of S.R. 57 through Nov. 2013
• Avon/Westlake: Down to TWO LANES EB, from S.R. 83 to Crocker/Bassett roads

I-271

No delays, no incidents reported

I-480

No delays, no incidents reported

S.R. 2

No delays, no incidents reported

S.R. 176 (Jennings Freeway)

No delays, no incidents reported

U.S. 422

No delays, no incidents reported

Downtown Cleveland

• Innerbelt: Disabled vehicle. Center lane blocked on Innerbelt North EB at Chester Ave. Stop and go traffic from W 14th St/Abbey Ave

Construction:
• EASTBOUND TRAFFIC ONLY on Cedar Ave. from E. 89th St. to MLK Jr. Dr.; westbound traffic detours to Carnegie Ave. until June 2014
• E. 21st St. on ramp to I-77 SB CLOSED until both Innerbelt Bridges are completed (approx. 2016)
• Ontario St. on ramp to Innerbelt south/west CLOSED until late July 2013
• Abbey Ave. exit from Innerbelt south/west CLOSED until late 2013
•  Left lane closed on W 25th St both NB/SB over I-71

Akron Central Interchange

No delays, no incidents reported

Summit County Notes

• Akron: Right two lanes blocked at E Market St EB at Kelly Ave due to the accident

• Akron: Kelly Ave closed at E Market St overpass due to accident

Other Construction Notes

• Akron: Road reconstruction scheduled to leave one lane getting by in each direction through late July on W. Wilbeth Rd, both EB/WB between S Manchester Rd Byp and Dallas Ave
• Macedonia: Highland Rd. EB/WB CLOSED west of Roll And Hold Pkwy. for work on railroad tracks though mid-Oct. 2013
• Avon: Nagle Rd. CLOSED NB/SB on I-90 overpass for new interchange construction through Sept. 2013
• Mentor: Heisley Rd. (S.R. 44) CLOSED over S.R. 2 through mid-Oct. 2013; expect periodic daily LANE CLOSURES on S.R. 2 under Heisley Rd. during off-peak travel hours

 

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Cleveland Weather: More snow coming especially south!

The timing of this next blast of winter weather will be this evening into tomorrow especially for areas south and west of Cleveland.

For Richland and Ashland counties -> Winter Storm Warning: accumulations of 4" to 8" possible by Wednesday morning

For Huron, Wayne, Holmes, Stark, Tuscarawas and Carroll counties-> Winter Weather Advisory: accumulations of 2" to 5" possible by Wednesday morning

For Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Medina, Summit, Lake, Geauga, Portage, Ashtabula and Trumbull counties (no current alerts): accumulations of a light coating to 2" or 3" is possible by Wednesday morning (lightest totals northeast)

We'll keep you up to date with the latest.  Stay tuned.

Today: Increasing clouds in the morning. Rain/snow showers in the afternoon and evening. Breezy. Mid 30s 

Wednesday: Early morning snow with gusty wind.  Snow tapers off midday and we'll be mostly cloudy to partly sunny late afternoon. Mid/upper 30s

Thursday: Mostly cloudy to partly sunny. Upper 30s

Friday: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny. Upper 30s/low 40s

Saturday: Partly cloudy.  Low/mid 40s

Sunday: Partly sunny & mild.  Slight chance of a late day sprinkle.  Upper 40s

Monday:  Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers.  Mid 40s

I'll keep you updated on twitter through out the day too!  Follow me at:  @holliesmiles

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Traffic Report: Monday, March 4, 2013

CLEVELAND -- Your connection to traffic conditions and incident reports from WTAM 1100 Total Traffic and wkyc.com for Monday, March 4, 2013.

I-71

• Cleveland: Left lane blocked (accident) NB approaching Innerbelt Bridge. Stopped traffic from W 25th St/Pearl Rd

I-76

No delays, no incidents reported

Construction:
• Medina County: Eastbound down to ONE LANE from S.R. 57 to Medina/Summit county line through Sept. 2013

I-77

• Canton: Right lane blocked (accident) NB at Rt 30

I-80 (Ohio Turnpike)

No delays, no incidents reported

I-90

• Cleveland: East Shoreway rollover accident. Left 2 lanes blocked inbound at E. 185th St.

Construction:
• Ashtabula County: Various LANE RESTRICTIONS eastbound and westbound east of S.R. 84 (Conneaut River bridge) to PA state line until Oct. 2013
• Lorain County: Down to TWO LANES EB & WB, east of S.R. 57 through Nov. 2013
• Avon/Westlake: Down to TWO LANES EB, from S.R. 83 to Crocker/Bassett roads

I-271

No delays, no incidents reported

I-480

No delays, no incidents reported

S.R. 2

No delays, no incidents reported

S.R. 176 (Jennings Freeway)

No delays, no incidents reported

U.S. 422

No delays, no incidents reported

Downtown Cleveland

No delays, no incidents reported

Construction:
• Left lane closed on W 25th St Both NB/SB at I-71 for road repairs
• EASTBOUND TRAFFIC ONLY on Cedar Ave. from E. 89th St. to MLK Jr. Dr.; westbound traffic detours to Carnegie Ave. until June 2014
• E. 21st St. on ramp to I-77 SB CLOSED until both Innerbelt Bridges are completed (approx. 2016)
• Ontario St. on ramp to Innerbelt south/west CLOSED until late July 2013
• Abbey Ave. exit from Innerbelt south/west CLOSED until late 2013

Akron Central Interchange

No delays, no incidents reported

Lorain County Notes

• Grafton: Rollover accident in 37000 block of Royalton Road

Other Construction Notes

• Akron: Road reconstruction scheduled to leave one lane getting by in each direction through late July on W. Wilbeth Rd, both EB/WB between S Manchester Rd Byp and Dallas Ave
• Macedonia: Highland Rd. EB/WB CLOSED west of Roll And Hold Pkwy. for work on railroad tracks though mid-Oct. 2013
• Avon: Nagle Rd. CLOSED NB/SB on I-90 overpass for new interchange construction through Sept. 2013
• Mentor: Heisley Rd. (S.R. 44) CLOSED over S.R. 2 through mid-Oct. 2013; expect periodic daily LANE CLOSURES on S.R. 2 under Heisley Rd. during off-peak travel hours

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Crazy cruise deals (starting at $45 per night)

CLEVELAND -- Today, some bad PR for the cruise industry spells incredibly awesome price drops for you.

I'm sure you all know a cruise is statistically extremely safe (almost as safe as air travel and an immense amount safer than car travel). Still, memories of last month's cruise incident has many travel companies and cruise lines creating extra incentives to sweeten their deals. Today, the benefit is all yours.

Last month I predicted we'd see the biggest price drops of the seasons today and using any three of the huge coupon links below, you'll score the very best deal. Keep in mind that tax and fees will be added on whatever base price you see and now is the prime time to book.

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Bon voyage!

Ultimate Cruise Sale at Travelocity: Prices as low as $45 per night

Top offerings: 4-night Western Caribbean cruise for $47 per night.

*Cruise cash back offerings, deals departing March 11 and beyond.

Ultimate Cruise Sale at CheapCarribean: Deals departing March 15 and beyond

Top Deal: 3-night Royal Caribbean cruise from $63 per night

Top Weekend Cruise Deal

58% off 2-night Bahamas cruise for two

Was: $478
Now: $199 (inclusive price for two people)

Taxes: $30 per day, per person.

**Includes Category 4 oceanview room

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Cleveland Weather: Some Monday sunshine

Today, High Pressure finally moves overhead, bringing us a few morning clouds, followed by Sunshine by afternoon.  It will get a bit milder with the March Sun.  High: 30.  Wind: NW 5-10 mph.

Partly Cloudy & continued Cold tonight.  Low: 21.  Wind: North 5 mph.

Tuesday, a Storm System moves from the Midwest into the Ohio Valley & strengthens.  We'll be on the northern fringe of the storm, which means we'll see some snow.  Tuesday will start out with morning Clouds, followed by some afternoon snow showers.  High: 38.  Wind: East 10-15 mph.

Snow Showers Tuesday night.  Low: 29.  Wind: NE 10-15 mph.

As the storm moves to the mid-Atlantic coast on Wednesday,   wrap-around moisture will bring us Cloudy skies, windy, with occasional snow showers.  High: 38.

Thursday will be Partly Sunny & Breezy.  High: 37.

Friday will be Mostly Sunny & Milder.  High: 40.

Saturday will be Partly Sunny & Milder.  High: 45.

Sunday will be Partly Sunny & Mild with scattered rain showers PM.  High: 48.

I'll keep you updated on twitter through out the day too!  Follow me at:  @holliesmiles

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Middleburg Heights: Class teaches defense against school shooters

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The school shooting in Sandy Hook, Connecticut inspired one local woman to teach area schools how to deal with an active shooter inside of a school.

The Sandy Hook tragedy has ignited reaction and discussions between everyone, from congressional leaders to school employees, as well as the general public.

Saturday, the lead instructor of a Krav Maga self-defense center in Middleburg Heights isn't waiting for controversial gun control legislation. She decided to act.

Sarah Fox, owner and lead instructor at Fight Fit, teaches an active shooter defense seminar.

After the Connecticut shooting, Fox asked her son what he and his school would have done in that same situation.

She was not happy with the answer.

That's because many schools around the country have a lockdown procedure where teachers lock the door, turn out the lights and get the kids into a corner. This procedure did not work very well when demonstrated with a simulated gunman in Fox's seminar. In fact, keeping the group in a corner was shown as a leading cause of more deaths in a shorter period of time.

Fox's active shooter defense seminar gave participating school employees a first-hand look at how to save lives.

She insists that barricading the door and finding objects to throw while swarming the gunman will lead to fewer shorts fired -- and fewer deaths.

The class also taught those in attendance how to disarm and attack a potential intruder.

Despite the effectiveness of blocking entrances, throwing objects and swarming on a trespasser, Fox believes the best option is always getting out of the building as quickly as possible.

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