As of December 30, 2025, about 350 customers in Mentor are still without power, mainly along Little Mountain Road, with ongoing efforts to report outages. A Lake Effect Snow Warning is in effect until January 1, 2026, due to winter weather conditions.
A heavy lake effect snowstorm is expected to hit parts of western New York, including Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties, with snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet in the most persistent bands. The storm is forecasted to bring hazardous travel conditions, cold wind chills, and potential impacts on morning and evening commutes from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. Travelers are advised to be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and reduced visibilities, with the storm's timeline indicating shifting snow bands and gusty winds, posing risks of hypothermia and travel difficulties.