Black Friday Snowstorm To Hammer These Cities Today

A burst of early-season wintry weather is poised to linger into Black Friday, setting up a snowy start to the holiday shopping weekend across parts of the Great Lakes and interior Northeast. Behind the Thanksgiving Day storm, a reinforcing push of cold, moisture-rich air will sweep over the still-mild Great Lakes, priming the atmosphere for intense lake-effect snow bands capable of producing several inches of accumulation in a short window.

Forecast guidance from the National Weather Service shows temperatures on Friday struggling to climb out of the 20s and low 30s across northeast Ohio, northwest Pennsylvania, and upstate New York. With cold air firmly in place and winds aligned over Lake Erie, many communities could see persistent, slow-moving bands that drop the heaviest Black Friday snowfall in years. Travel may be slick in areas that sit directly beneath these bands, and shoppers heading out early will face wintry conditions typical of mid-winter rather than late November. A closer look at the data reveals the cities that will get the most snow this Black Friday.

To determine the cities that will get the most snow today, Climate Crisis 247 reviewed forecast data from the NOAA’s National Digital Forecast Database. Cities were ranked based on total forecast cumulative snowfall for November 28, 2025. Only cities with at least 10,000 residents were considered.

10. Lakewood, OH

Lakewood is expected to pick up just over 3.4 inches of snow on Black Friday, thanks to cold northwest flow moving over Lake Erie. Temperatures will hover near 30°F, ensuring that most precipitation falls as snow and sticks to roads and sidewalks.

9. Mentor, OH

Mentor is forecast to receive around 3.7 inches of Black Friday snow, driven by steady lake-effect bands feeding off Lake Erie. With temperatures holding near 30°F, snow is likely to accumulate efficiently on untreated surfaces. Shoppers traveling along I-90 should be prepared for reduced visibility and locally heavy bursts of snow.

8. Rome, NY

Rome is set to see roughly 3.8 inches of snowfall on Black Friday, fueled by lingering wraparound moisture and favorable temperatures. Forecast lows near 31°F keep conditions cold enough for snow throughout the day. Its inland location east of Lake Ontario often puts Rome beneath secondary lake-effect bands that can surprise travelers with quick accumulations.

7. Garfield Heights, OH

Garfield Heights is expected to pick up about 4.5 inches of snow, one of several Cleveland-area suburbs likely to see enhanced lake-effect totals. Temperatures dipping into the upper 20s will help snow accumulate rapidly on roads and sidewalks.

6. Cleveland, OH

Cleveland is forecast to receive just under 4.5 inches of snow on Black Friday, with strong northwest flow positioning the metro squarely in the lake-effect plume. Temperatures near 29°F ensure that most precipitation falls as snow and accumulates efficiently.

5. Erie, PA

Erie is expected to see more than 5.0 inches of Black Friday snow, a classic setup for one of the country’s snowiest cities. With temperatures near 31°F, heavy lake-effect bursts could create slushy but rapidly accumulating conditions.

4. Euclid, OH

Euclid is on track for nearly 5.8 inches of snowfall, making it one of the hardest-hit communities east of Cleveland. Temperatures holding around 31°F will support steady accumulation, especially under organized lake-effect bands.

3. Cleveland Heights, OH

Cleveland Heights is forecast to receive just over 6.0 inches of Black Friday snow, with elevation adding an extra boost to lake-effect totals. Cold temperatures near 29°F will help snow stick quickly as bands drift inland. Residents should expect slippery roads and occasional sharp visibility drops, especially in higher neighborhoods.

2. Shaker Heights, OH

Shaker Heights is projected to see about 6.1 inches of snow, driven by strong, moisture-rich bands coming off Lake Erie. Morning temperatures around 29°F allow for efficient accumulation on all surfaces.

1. Jamestown, NY

Jamestown tops the list with a projected 9.8 inches of Black Friday snowfall, the result of intense bands from Lake Erie funneling into southwest New York. With temperatures dipping into the mid-20s, conditions are ideal for heavy, powdery accumulation. Positioned along State Route 17 in a snow-prone ecoregion, Jamestown may experience all-day travel disruptions and some of the heaviest totals in the eastern Great Lakes.