CLEVELAND, Ohio - Snow showers are expected to continue through the early afternoon hours on Thursday. The National Weather Service’s forecast calls for highs around 30 and windy conditions throughout the day.

A new round of heavy lake-effect snow is hitting areas across the Great Lakes already blanketed by multiple feet of snow. Watch this video to go inside some Ohio neighborhoods that were brought to a standstill.

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,

What causes lake-effect snow? What to know about the winter weather phenomenon that has buried Ashtabula County, Northeast Ohio before winter arrives.

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.

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

Days of snowfall across Northeast Ohio, mainly in the snow belt areas of Ashtabula and Lake counties, has resulted in snowed in houses, travel advisories and states of emergency for several communities.

Windy conditions are expected on Wednesday with gusts in the 40 mph range possible. The National Weather Service’s forecast calls for highs in the mid 30s tomorrow with snow showers likely to return by the late afternoon or early evening.