Depending on where you live in northeast Ohio, you may have spent the past few days either shoveling snow or wondering where it is. Why it matters: The area's unpredictable winter weather can cause travel issues in the blink of an eye,

Several spots in Ashtabula and Lake counties received more than 2 feet of snow, while Cuyahoga was largely spared

(WJW) – A winter storm has been disrupting life in Northeast Ohio. Once the snow starts falling, local sheriffs declare snow emergencies to let people know the situation on the roads to keep everyone safe. Here’s what those levels mean, according to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness:

A major lake-effect storm has buried parts of Northeast Ohio under several feet of snow. Here's the latest on the winter weather and this week's forecast.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Up to 18 inches of snow could fall across Northeast Ohio as the National Weather Service issues a lake effect snow warning through Tuesday morning.