LIVE UPDATES: Snow emergency issued for area counties; What does it mean?
Sheriff’s offices and departments collaborate with county emergency managers to determine whether current conditions with the weather and roadways constitute issuing a snow emergency level. Since 1994, county sheriffs have had the authority to issue snow emergencies, using guidelines given by the state.
LIST: Greater Cincinnati counties under snow emergencies, travel advisories
With the impacts of the winter storm, officials have issued snow and travel advisories around Greater Cincinnati.LIVE RADAR // LATEST WEATHER ALERTS // LATEST FORECAST Ohio and Kentucky use a system of snow emergencies that range between levels one and three.
Ohio and Kentucky snow emergencies: What do the levels mean?
There are three levels and each one requires different responses from drivers. Parking restrictions can also be put in place.
Counties declare snow emergencies
Greenup County, Kentucky is now under a Level 2 Snow Emergency. Lawrence County, Ohio is also under a Level 2 Snow Emergency. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman has issued a Level 2 Snow Emergency for Scioto County.
Snow emergencies in Ohio: What do the levels mean?
Under Ohio Law, sheriffs monitor snow conditions and declare snow emergencies when it has been determined that the use of highways and roadways by motorists is a threat to maintaining public peace. Cities, villages and townships can also declare snow emergencies, requiring cars to be moved off streets.
See what Ross County Sheriff considers before announcing level 3 snow emergency
Ross County is under a level 3 snow emergency which means that roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel and that no travel should be happening unless absolutely necessary. Moving the county to level 3 is not something Sheriff George Lavender takes lightly.
LIST: Updated snow emergencies
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Hamilton County lifts snow emergency, but region still under cold weather advisory
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Communities across south-central PA declare snow emergencies, parking restrictions
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Many counties rescinding/reducing snow emergencies as road conditions improve
Several counties are still under snow emergencies, meaning travel should be limited to essential trips only due to hazardous road conditions.
Will tonight’s snow impact the morning commute, Jay Berschback has an update
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Chief Meteorologist Jay Berschback is tracking the snow. Below are the snow emergencies for Northwest Ohio counties as of 10 p.m. Wednesday night.