Central Ohio snow emergencies for Monday, February 17 ...Middle East

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Lingering winter weather from the weekend has caused many central Ohio counties to remain under travel advisories on Monday.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Athens, Perry, and Morgan Counties until 7 a.m. On top of that, the southern fringe of the state remains under several flood alerts after heavy rain started off the weekend.

Current traffic conditions in central Ohio

While some snow still continues to fall, there is the risk for some potential freezing on the roadways as temperatures remain brutally cold. As defined by the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, there are three classifications for snow emergencies:

Level 1 snow emergencies

Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.

These central Ohio counties are under Level 1:

Athens Clark Crawford Delaware Fairfield Fayette Hardin Hocking Jackson Licking Madison Marion Morgan Morrow Muskingum Noble Perry Pickaway Pike Vinton

Level 2 snow emergencies

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.

These central Ohio counties are under Level 2:

Champaign Coshocton Guernsey Knox Logan Richland Ross Union

Level 3 snow emergencies

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.

No central Ohio counties are under Level 3 advisory.

Watch: Learn more about snow emergency levels

Follow this link to stay with Storm Team 4’s updated forecasts on NBC4i.com and the Storm Team 4 weather app. You can also follow the latest traffic conditions, school closings, and LIVE VIPIR radar on NBC4i.com and the NBC4 news app.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Central Ohio snow emergencies for Monday, February 17 )

Also on site :

• EU country tells citizens how to spot Russian spies
• Elk Grove police release video of officer shooting armed suspect in In-N-Out parking lot
• Real reason why Rite Aid hopes shoppers won’t transfer prescriptions after second bankruptcy and 68 closures