Two to three inches are expected as Wayne and Ashland declare a level one snow emergency

Bryce Buyakie, The Daily Record
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WOOSTER – The winter weather continues as steady snowfall makes roads hazardous to drive. The sheriff's offices in Wayne and Ashland counties issued Level One snow emergency notices this afternoon.

Everyone should drive with caution.

No snow emergency was issued for Holmes County, according to the Holmes County Sheriff's Office.

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The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Wayne, Ashland and Holmes counties. Two to three inches of snow are excepted to fall throughout Northern Ohio into tonight.

Sub-zero wind chills are expected in the days ahead, according to a National Weather Service update.

The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness defines the state's snow emergency classifications on its website:

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

  • • During a Level Two emergency, only people who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Workers should contact their employers to see if they should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.

  • • A Level Three emergency means all roads are closed to nonemergency personnel. Drivers should stay off the roads unless it's absolutely necessary, or a personal emergency exists. People on roads may be arrested.

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This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Winter weather: Wayne, Ashland counties on Level 1 snow advisory