Meet winter storm Elliott. He's landed in Holmes, Wayne counties

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A wintry scene at Lake Buckhorn south of Millersburg in Holmes County is indicative of the views throughout Wayne and Holmes counties today.
A wintry scene at Lake Buckhorn south of Millersburg in Holmes County is indicative of the views throughout Wayne and Holmes counties today.

NOTE: This story has been updated as both Holmes and Wayne counties are at Level 1 warning levels.

Wayne and Holmes counties are under a Level 1 Snow Emergency, social media posts from both offices.

Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow, and may be icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads.

For information on road conditions statewide go to OHGO.com

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Heavy snow is falling across Northeast Ohio and covering roads as winds pick up.

"Roads are becoming icy and snowy," the National Weather Service said before dawn this morning.

The temperature dropped 20 degrees to 22 between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. and is falling. It was 2 degrees as of 8:20 a.m.

Wind gusts of better than 30 mph whipped the flag at the entrance to Lake Buckhorn as a lone vehicle makes its way along state Route 83 south of Millersburg.
Wind gusts of better than 30 mph whipped the flag at the entrance to Lake Buckhorn as a lone vehicle makes its way along state Route 83 south of Millersburg.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland issued a winter storm warning and wind chill warning through 10 a.m. Saturday.

This "multi-hazard winter storm" brings a combination of strong winds, very cold temperatures, snow and blowing snow expected.

Total snow accumulations are forecast as 4 to 6 inches, with winds gusting as high as 65 mph and dangerously cold wind chills expected, as low as 30 below zero. At 4 a.m., the National Weather Service was expecting another 3 to 5 inches.

Road crews are busy today clearing snow from the roadways in Holmes and Wayne counties today. Between 3 and 5 inches of snow are expected.
Road crews are busy today clearing snow from the roadways in Holmes and Wayne counties today. Between 3 and 5 inches of snow are expected.

When will the snow end?

"Snow tapers into the afternoon but dropping temperatures continue as winds increase, leading to dangerous wind chills and increased blowing snow today and tonight," the National Weather Service in Cleveland tweeted at 5:11 a.m. Friday.

No, Rudolph wasn't caught smoking in the boys room. It was just a lawn decoration at Lake Buckhorn.
No, Rudolph wasn't caught smoking in the boys room. It was just a lawn decoration at Lake Buckhorn.

How long will the winter storm warning and wind chill warning last?

A winter storm warning ends at 10 a.m. Saturday.

A wind chill warning ends at 10 a.m. Saturday.

The National Weather Service says the "multi-hazard winter storm" will bring a combination of strong winds, very cold temperatures, snow, and blowing snow with total snow accumulations of 4-6 inches. Winds will gust as high as 65 mph. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero are possible.

Juliette, a playful poodle from Pittsburgh, didn't let the cold and snow stop her from enjoying some winter fun this morning at Lake Buckhorn, south of Millersburg. The temperature dropped 20 degrees to 22 between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. today.
Juliette, a playful poodle from Pittsburgh, didn't let the cold and snow stop her from enjoying some winter fun this morning at Lake Buckhorn, south of Millersburg. The temperature dropped 20 degrees to 22 between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. today.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Meet Elliott: He stormed his way into Holmes, Wayne for Level 2 alerts