Central Ohio snow emergencies for January 21, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Friday's snowfall across central Ohio put nearly every county under a snow emergency and multiple remain under an advisory on Sunday. While only one county in the region remains under a Level 2 snow emergency, a handful of counties remain under a Level 1 snow emergency. After frigid temperatures on Saturday, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Friday's snowfall across central Ohio put nearly every county under a snow emergency and multiple remain under an advisory on Sunday.
While only one county in the region remains under a Level 2 snow emergency, a handful of counties remain under a Level 1 snow emergency. After frigid temperatures on Saturday, central Ohio was greeted with more cold temperatures on Sunday.
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 Sunday 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.”
- Guernsey
- Licking
- Morgan
- Noble
- Perry
- Pickaway
- Pike
- Ross
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.”
- Vinton
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.”
At this time, no central Ohio counties are under a Level 3 snow emergency