PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio — Heads up!
A level 2 Snow Emergency was activated in Portage County at around 12:20 p.m. on Friday.
Drivers are encouraged to travel only as necessary in Portage County.
Talking to Facebook, the Portage County Sheriff's Office noted the icy road conditions: "This Advisory has been issued as a result of VERY ICY road conditions. Numerous accidents and dangerous situations are occurring county wide."
Earlier on Friday, I-76 West in Portage County was closed for nearly two hours after a crash.
What does each snow emergency level actually mean? Here's how each level is described by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office:
- Level 1: Roadways are hazardous due to accumulated snow or ice. Drive cautiously.
- Level 2: Roadways are hazardous due to blowing and drifting snow and/or ice cover. Only those who believe it is necessary to drive should be on the roadways. Contact your employer to determine if you should report to work.
- Level 3 (as posted earlier in the story): Roadways are closed to all non-emergency travel due to extremely hazardous conditions. No one should be on the roadway unless it is absolutely essential to travel. Those operating vehicles on the roadway for non-emergency reasons may be subject to arrest.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above previously aired on 3News on Nov. 17, 2022.