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.

Snow blanketed portions of Ohio on Saturday, prompting some counties to issue snow emergencies, including Franklin and Delaware. According to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, there are three classifications of snow emergencies.

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

Central Ohio is likely to see 3-5 inches of snow on Dec. 13, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. A winter weather advisory has been issued. It will be in effect from 1 p.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A WINTER STORM WARNING is now in effect until 7am Sunday along and south of I-70 due to expected snow accumulations of 4’-6”. Travel could be difficult and roadways are expected to be slick.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for Columbus from 10 p.m. Dec. 1 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, with 2–4 inches of snow expected overnight.

NWS Wilmington warns of two snow systems and frigid temperatures affecting Ohio regions, with travel impacts expected.

The first significant winter storm of the season has exited central Ohio. In its wake virtually everyone saw measurable snowfall at one point or another. Worthington

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.

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.