As expected, we got more snowfall early Tuesday, and it's having an impact.
Roads
Freeways are slow this morning, and many cities have instituted parking bans.
- Ashland County has issued a Level 2 Snow Emergency. "Roads are snow-covered and hazardous. Bridges and roads may be icy. Allow extra time for travel and extra distance for stopping. Avoid the snowplows, and please buckle up."
- Erie County is under a Level 1 Snow Emergency. Drive with caution.
- Holmes County has issued a Level 2 Snow Emergency. Only necessary travel is recommended—if you don't have to be on the roads this morning, stay home.
- Lorain County has issued a Level 1 Snow Emergency. Drive cautiously.
- Portage County has issued a Level 1 Snow Emergency. Use caution while driving. Allow extra travel time.
- Wayne County has issued a Level 1 Snow Emergency. Drive safe.
Here's a look at I-77 and State Route 18 in Copley this morning.
Watch:
Snow totals
Chardon leads the pack with over five inches.
Schools
Over 400 schools are closed today. As area parents are WELL aware.
Alerts
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for parts of News 5's viewing area. The advisory is in effect for Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake, Ashtabula, Medina, Summit, Portage counties until 1 p.m.
Impacts will be widespread, and motorists should plan for roads to be snow-covered during their Tuesday morning commute.
More snow to come?
A few afternoon lake effect snow showers could follow today.
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