That snowflake icon on your smartphone app might be quick and handy — it just might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough.

The major storm is set to hit starting on Jan. 23 and will stretch into the weekend, spreading snow and ice from the southern Plains to the Northeast.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Snow, dangerous cold and a potentially impactful winter storm are all in play for Northeast Ohio over the next several days as winter flexes its full range with multiple weather threats.

Fog is replacing sunshine this morning at Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo, but it should burn off later today. It’s feeling more like spring than winter this week with warmer temperatures and a lack of snow.

Dangerously cold wind chills Friday into Saturday may have area resorts modifying hours. FOX 17 is your hub for ski conditions and snow reports, brought to you by the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau.

Cleveland Media Academy reporter Andrew Davey has this weather report from the cleveland.com newsroom on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.

Beautiful spring-like skiing conditions, but unfortunately, it is January. We have not seen any new snow across the region for quite a while, and the base numbers are reflecting that right now. The milder than normal air has been melting the snow each day,