Winter Storm Triggers Snow Emergencies Across Northeast Ohio; What Each Level Means

A winter storm blankets Northeast Ohio, prompting Level 1 and Level 2 snow emergencies in several counties, with Level 3 described as the highest, most restrictive level. Counties currently at Level 2 include Ashland, Erie, Huron, Lorain, Sandusky and Summit; Level 1 designations cover Ashtabula, Holmes, Medina, Portage and Wayne. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office explains what each level entails, and ODOT notes snow-emergency levels are set by local sheriffs, not the state.