This weekend’s winter storm dumped a foot of snow in the Greater Cincinnati area, and most local counties remained under a Level 1 snow emergency Wednesday.
Under Alert Level 1, no roads will be closed, but non-essential travel is discouraged.
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said a snow warning will remain in effect for at least the remainder of the week.
Several counties are warning of icy and hazardous conditions on roads as temperatures remain below freezing and are expected to stay that way for the rest of the week.
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The weather caused major school districts to close Wednesday, including Cincinnati Public Schools.
A Hamilton County Sheriff’s spokesman said the snow emergency level considers all roadways in the county, not just major thoroughfares, and is intended to give crews extra space to clear snow and ice from roadways.
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Snow Emergency Levels for Greater Cincinnati, NKY County
As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, local county snow emergency levels are:
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Clermont County: Level 1.
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Hamilton County: Level 1.
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Warren County: Snow emergency expires Tuesday night.
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Campbell County: Level 1.
What does snow emergency level mean?
The definition of a snow emergency may vary by state and county, but here are the basics:
What is a Level 1 Snow Emergency?
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Roads are dangerous due to accumulated, blowing and drifting snow, and roads may be icy.
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Motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution.
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No roads are closed but non-essential travel is discouraged.
What is a Level 2 Snow Emergency?
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Roads are dangerous due to accumulated, blowing and drifting snow, and roads may become icy.
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Drive only when necessary.
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Employees should contact their employer to find out whether they should report to work.
What is a Level 3 Snow Emergency?
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Freezing ice, blowing snow and drifting snow create extremely hazardous road conditions. Poor visibility, extremely cold temperatures and worsening road conditions were also factors.
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Some or all county roads are closed to everyone except emergency personnel and essential personnel.
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No one should be on the roads unless absolutely necessary and offenders may be arrested.
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All employees should contact their employer to find out whether they should report to work.
This article originally appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer: How long will the snow emergency last in Cincinnati, Ohio?