CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The first blast of winter this season churned up lake-effect snow in Northeast Ohio, with the National Weather Service warning that up to 8 inches of snow could fall in areas east of Cleveland.

Anyone watching Thursday night's Browns game against the Pittsburgh Steelers could see the lake-effect in action as heavy snow began falling during the third quarter, quickly covering the grass at Huntington Bank Field and sometimes making it difficult to see the ball.

A lake-effect snow warning was issued Thursday night by the Weather Service for eastern Cuyahoga and Lake counties. Forecasts say 3 to 8 inches of snow are possible in those areas. The warning was in effect until 2 a.m. Friday.

A winter storm advisory will be in effect in Geauga County until 2 a.m., with 3 to 6 inches possible, according to the Weather Service.

The snow was creating slippery road conditions in those counties Thursday night. Vehicles could be seen in ditches in parts of Lake County after sliding off of slick roads.

The speed limit on Interstate 90 east of Ohio 44 was reduced to 40 mph because of poor road conditions, according to the OHGO website. The Weather Service warned that visibility could be reduced to less than a quarter-mile because of the snow.

Forecaster say residents in Lake, Geauga and eastern Cuyahoga counties should be prepared for rapid changes in weather conditions during the warning period.