WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - Dangerous driving conditions developed across the Cleveland area Thursday as lake effect snow hit several communities west of Cleveland that weren’t expecting the heavy snowfall.

White-out conditions on Interstate 90 forced drivers to slow down as heavy snowfall made it nearly impossible to see the driving lanes. The snow fell heavily at times, not only east of the city as expected, but in communities west of Cleveland creating hazardous travel conditions for those heading home for Thanksgiving.

“It’s terrible out here. Visibility is zero -- I could barely get around out here,” Jeff Spinelli of Westlake said.

Spinelli of Westlake, a private snow plow driver, finished his Thanksgiving dinner early after receiving calls to clear driveways. “We’ll be up all night,”

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