SANDUSKY, Ohio — As wintry weather moves through Northeast Ohio, your county may be under a snow emergency due to slick road conditions.
But what does this actually mean for you?
The decision to activate a snow emergency is made by the sheriff in each county. There are three snow emergency levels that carry very different restrictions.
There are a handful of counties under a Level 1 snow emergency as of 9 a.m. Wednesday. These include:
- Erie
- Huron
- Lorain
The Level 1 snow emergency has been lifted in Portage and Summit County.
BREAKING DOWN EACH SNOW EMERGENCY LEVEL
Here's what each level means, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Department:
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
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.
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Editor's note: Video in the player above features our expanded team coverage of the wintry weather on Jan. 25, 2023.
