Central Ohio snow emergencies for Friday, Jan. 19, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Several central Ohio counties are under snow emergencies on Friday, with many school districts closing, including Columbus City Schools, Olentangy and Dublin. Seven counties have reached the Level 2 snow emergency status. For live traffic conditions around the area, follow this link. The latest forecast from Storm Team 4 can be [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Several central Ohio counties are under snow emergencies on Friday, with many school districts closing, including Columbus City Schools, Olentangy and Dublin.
Seven counties have reached the Level 2 snow emergency status. For live traffic conditions around the area, follow this link. The latest forecast from Storm Team 4 can be found here, with our Live VIPIR radar here.
NBC4 will keep this story updated all day Friday as snow emergency levels are announced, lifted, upgraded, or downgraded.
LEVEL 1
“Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.”
- Coshocton County
- Delaware County
- Fayette County
- Guernsey County
- Knox County
- Licking County
- Madison County
- Morgan County
- Muskingum County
- Pickaway County
- Ross County
- Scioto County
- Union County
LEVEL 2
“Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.”
- Athens County
- Hocking County
- Jackson County
- Noble County
- Perry County
- Pike County
- Vinton County
LEVEL 3
“All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.”