MONROE COUNTY, Ohio – Monroe County Sheriff Derek Norman is issuing a Level 1 Snow Emergency for Monroe County.
Authorities are seeing state routes become covered despite the ongoing work of road crews and more snow is forecasted.
A Level 1 means roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
What do Ohio’s snow emergency levels mean?
Level 1
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow, and roads could be icy. Drivers are encouraged to drive cautiously.
Level 2
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow, and they could be covered in ice. Drivers should try to stay off of roads, unless they feel as though it is absolutely necessary to drive. Officials encourage drivers to contact their employers to see if they should come into work.
Level 3
Roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. This means nobody should be driving in the current conditions, unless there is an emergency. Drivers should contact their employers to see if they should report to work. Those who decide to travel in a Level 3 county are putting themselves at risk of being arrested.
County sheriffs in Ohio issue snow level warnings.
Please travel safely.
