Snow emergencies in central Ohio for January 9, 2025
Central Ohio Weather and Radar
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Several Ohio counties remain under snow emergencies Thursday after a large winter storm brought heavy snow showers to the state Sunday afternoon and into Monday afternoon. Though snowfall has been limited since Monday, temperatures remain frigid and road conditions are still hazardous, particularly south and southeast of Franklin County.
A snowstorm that developed in southern Ohio arrived in central Ohio Sunday afternoon, bringing approximately 4 inches of snow in the greater Columbus area, and up to 9-to-12 inches of snow in the southern part of the state.
According to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, there are three classifications of snow emergencies.
LEVEL 1:
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
- Athens County
- Champaign County
- Coshocton County
- Guernsey County
- Hocking County
- Jackson County
- Morgan County
- Muskingum County
- Noble County
- Perry County
- Pike County
- Ross County
- Scioto County
LEVEL 2
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.
- Vinton County
LEVEL 3:
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.
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.