CLEVELAND — Winter is officially back.
Multiple Warnings and Advisories expired throughout the second half of Thursday evening. Frigid air, however, will be sticking around Northeast Ohio.
Meteorologist Allan Nosoff was live Thursday afternoon giving updates:
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Snow Emergencies have been issued for the following counties:
- Level 2 Snow Emergency for Erie County (Downgraded from a previous Level 3.)
- Level 1 Snow Emergency for Lorain County
- Level 1 Snow Emergency for Richland County
- Level 1 Snow Emergency for Summit County
Snow Emergency classifications, according to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness:
LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.
LEVEL 3: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.
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Roadways are hazardous and icy with blowing and drifting snow. Drivers are advised to travel very cautiously. Multiple cities have issued parking bans.
Snow totals
Some areas across Northeast Ohio received more than a foot of snow.
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Watches and Warnings
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Power outages
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Traffic impacts
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