SNOW EMERGENCY UPDATE: Marion, Morrow at Level 2

At 9:30 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff's Office issued a Level Two Snow Emergency for Marion County.
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All roads are snow covered and hazardous.

Only necessary travel should be attempted. Crews with the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Marion County Garage are in the process of clearing roads.

Snow is expected to stop later this afternoon but the risk of blowing and drifting snow will remain and roadways will remain hazardous.
Emergency levels

Ohio sheriffs have established the following snow emergency levels.

# Level 1 – Roadways are extremely hazardous with accumulated, and/or blowing, and/or drifting snow. Roads may be icy. Motorists should use extreme caution while driving and limit travel.

# Level 2 – Roadway conditions have become dangerous to routine traffic with accumulated, and/or blowing and/or drifting snow. Icing may be taking place by means of freezing rain, sleet or packed snow. Only travel that is essential, or of an emergency nature, should be attempted. Employees should contact employers to see if they should report to work.

# Level 3 – All roadways are closed to all non-emergency traffic. Driving is prohibited unless it is due to an emergency, essential business or work travel only. Those traveling on closed roadways for other than emergency or essential travel may be subject to arrest.


Source: marionstar.com