Snow emergencies in central Ohio for January 9, 2025
Several Ohio counties remain under snow emergencies Thursday after a large winter storm brought heavy snow showers to the state Sunday afternoon and into Monday afternoon. Though snowfall has been limited since Monday,
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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