CINCINNATI — A few counties in the Tri-State issued snow emergencies ahead of expected snowfall early Wednesday morning, while a couple others went under travel advisories Wednesday morning with some slick roadways in the northwestern portion of the Tri-State.
Ohio:
- Miami Twp. pre-emptively declared snow emergencies. The emergency is in effect from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. The town asked residents to clear vehicles from roads to aid road crews.
Indiana:
- Franklin County: Level 2 (orange) travel advisory. This means that you should only be out on the roads if it is an emergency.
What is a snow emergency?
The emergencies are a warning system to alert drivers and residents that bad weather could make it unsafe to travel.
A level one, or yellow travel advisory as it is called in Indiana, usually means parked cars must be moved off of public streets to allow plows to clear and treat the roads. Many cities will ticket or tow parked cars that aren't moved from public roads. In Indiana, a yellow travel advisory also means individuals should use caution or only travel when needed.
A level two, or an orange travel advisory in Indiana, means people should stay home if they can and drive only if absolutely necessary.
Level three, or a red travel advisory in Indiana, means all roads in that area are closed to non-emergency personnel. Drivers out for non-emergency reasons could be arrested or cited.
Cities typically issue snow emergencies themselves in addition to counties, based on the specific needs of the neighborhoods in those areas.
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