MIAMI VALLEY — Snow emergencies have been issued as accumulating snow falls across the region.
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Our Storm Center 7 team of meteorologists continues to TRACK the travel conditions as snow is moving through the Miami Valley on News Center 7 Daybreak.
TRENDING STORIES:
- Winter Weather Advisory issued for entire region; When wintry mix will move in
- Teen driver stopped after going over 30 mph over speed limit
- STAY INFORMED: Churches cancel service ahead of wintry weather
COUNTIES UNDER LEVEL 1 SNOW ADVISORY:
- Darke County
COUNTIES UNDER LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY:
- Clark County
- Preble County
- Clinton County
- Mercer County
COUNTIES UNDER LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY:
- Champaign County
- Logan County
- Auglaize County
Randolph and Wayne counties in Indiana are under a Travel Advisory.
Union County is under a Travel Watch.
We will continue to update this story.
WHAT ARE SNOW EMERGENCIES?
Sheriff’s offices and departments collaborate with county emergency managers to determine whether current conditions with the weather and roadways constitute issuing a snow emergency level.
Since 1994, county sheriffs have had the authority to issue snow emergencies, using guidelines given by the state.
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SNOW EMERGENCY DEFINITIONS
LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads also may be icy. Motorists are urged to drive with caution.
LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads also may 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.
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 be subject to arrest.
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