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List: Snow emergencies across the Tri-State

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Some areas around the Tri-State are under snow emergencies due to the winter weather.

Ohio

  • No snow emergencies at this time

Kentucky

  • Boone County – Level 1 snow emergency (effective 10 p.m. Thursday)
  • Campbell County – Level 1 snow emergency (effective 10 p.m. Thursday)
  • Kenton County – Level 1 snow emergency (effective 10 p.m. Thursday)
  • Taylor Mill – Snow emergency

Indiana

  • Dearborn County – Yellow travel advisory

Snow Emergency Levels

Level 1

  • Conditions: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and/or drifting snow, roadways may be icy.
  • Advisory: Cautious driving is advised.

Level 2

  • Conditions: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and roadways may be icy.
  • Advisory: Only motorists whose travel is necessary should be on the roadways. Residents are urged to contact their employer to see if they should report to work.

Level 3

  • Conditions: All roadways are restricted to emergency personnel, travel for work, provisions, medical supplies or medical treatment, and private snow removal operations.
  • Advisory: Essential travel only is advised. Violators are subject to prosecution. Residents are urged to contact their employers concerning work schedules.

Travel Advisory Levels

Yellow

  • Lowest level of local travel advisory.
  • Travel and/or activities may be restricted due to a hazardous situation.
  • Use caution.

Orange

  • Conditions are threatening to public safety.
  • Only essential travel, such as to and from work or emergencies, is recommended.
  • Emergency action plans should be made by businesses, schools, organizations, etc.

Red

  • The highest level of local travel advisory.
  • Travel could be restricted by emergency management.
  • The community is directed to refrain from traveling, comply with emergency measures, cooperate with public officials and disaster crews, and obey and comply with lawful directions.

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