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We are LIVE on the road tonight, covering the roads in Central Ohio here. Snow emergency levels are defined as follows, according to a release from the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office: Level 1: Roads are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow, roads are icy and drivers are warned to be cautious.
Confidence is growing in accumulating snow moving into central Ohio during the afternoon. At this time, no advisories or watches are in place, but this could be a plowable/shovelable winter event. At this time, there don't appear to be any areas in the 10TV viewing area which are expected to receive significantly more or less snow than other areas
Snow is likely to return to the forecast by mid-week and remain through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus city leaders are set to speak with the media on preparations for the incoming snow. Expecting to begin around 2:30 p.m., Mayor Andrew J. Ginther will be joined by City Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, Department of Public Service Director Kelly Scocco, and Community Shelter Board President Shannon Isom.
Ohio braces for heavy snowfall and sub-zero wind chills, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
While neither the Ohio Revised Code nor any Columbus ordinances forbid driving with snow on top of your car or your trunk, it becomes illegal if the snow and ice fall or blow off as you're driving and can cause damage or injury, according to the Ohio Revised Code. That citation could also cost you up to $150, or more if it's a second offense.
The storm will bring a rain/snow mix during the morning, with more rain or snow showers later in the day. Snow accumulations will be minimal as temperatures are near or even above freezing, but with heavy precipitation, roads will still be slippery and visibility could be low. Winds are expected to gust up to 40 mph through the day.
NWS Wilmington warns of two snow systems and frigid temperatures affecting Ohio regions, with travel impacts expected.