Snow emergencies for central Ohio on Friday and Saturday
Jan 10, 2025
Central Ohio Weather and Radar
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A winter weather advisory went into effect Friday afternoon for central and southern Ohio.
Friday's storm was set to develop during the afternoon, ending up with between 2-3 inches of fresh snow. In addition to the snow, temperatures will be running about 10-12 degrees below normal, peaking at a high of 26 on Friday, 28 on Saturday.
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The third round of winter weather within a week is set to bring more snow and freezing temperatures to central Ohio, prompting several counties to either continue snow emergencies or issue just-expired emergencies.
Current traffic conditions in central Ohio
According to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, there are three classifications of 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 County
Champaign County
Crawford County
Guernsey County
Hocking County
Jackson County
Morgan County
Noble County
Perry County
Pickaway County
Pike County
Ross County
Scioto County
Vinton County
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.
No central Ohio counties are under Level 2.
Level 3 snow emergencies
All roadways are closed to nonemergency 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.
Watch: Learn more about snow emergency levels
Follow this link to stay with Storm Team 4’s updated forecasts throughout the weekend on NBC4i.com and the Storm Team 4 weather app in anticipation of this winter storm. You can also follow the latest traffic conditions, school closings, and LIVE VIPIR radar on NBC4i.com and the NBC4 news app.