Snowy and icy roads prompted sheriff’s offices to issue snow emergencies across parts of Northeast Ohio early Feb. 23, with Summit County under a Level 1 snow emergency and Medina County under a Level 2 as conditions made travel hazardous.
Summit County officials said roadways were hazardous Monday due to blowing and drifting snow and may be icy, urging motorists to drive cautiously. In Medina County, authorities said conditions had worsened as plow crews worked to clear roads and warned drivers to limit travel to necessary trips.
The snow emergencies come as a winter weather advisory remains in effect for Summit and Medina counties, with lake-enhanced snow, gusty winds and slippery roads expected to impact travel, particularly during the Monday morning commute.
What do different snow emergency levels mean?
County sheriffs have the authority to issue snow emergencies that can either close roads or limit travel within their jurisdictions to help ensure the public’s safety…