Crawford County cancels snow emergency

Motorists drive on icy roads at the Richland and Crawford County line.
Motorists drive on icy roads at the Richland and Crawford County line.

Crawford County has lifted its Level 1 snow emergency.

The announcement was made shortly before 11 a.m. Friday. The Level 1 emergency had been announced Thursday evening in a news release by Scott Kent, the county's sheriff.

A Level 1 snow emergency means roads are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow, and may be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.

There' a chance of additional snow after 5 p.m. Rain and snow showers are possible before midnight tonight, then a slight chance of rain showers between midnight and 1 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. The low is expected to be around 28, with new snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday is expected to be cloudy, with a high near 39.

This article originally appeared on Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum: Crawford County cancels snow emergency