GREENVILLE -- The Darke County Sheriff's Office has reduced its Snow Emergency Level from 3, the highest, to a Level 2, and then to a Level 1 late Thursday morning.
Level 1 is described as hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads are also icy. Drive very cautiously.
Earlier coverage:
Clark County Downgraded to Level 1 Snow Emergency; Slick Conditions Continue
SPRINGFIELD -- The Clark County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 1 Snow Emergency in the county as of 7 a.m. Thursday morning. This has been downgraded from the Level 2 that was issued Wednesday night.
The Sheriff's Office continues to warn drivers of dangerous driving conditions, and says blowing and drifting snow is making the roadways hazardous.
The Ohio State Patrol reported several car crashes in Clark County and multiple slide offs Wednesday.
"We would encourage drivers to try to stay in but if they have to go out the first thing is to allow more time to get to their destination. Adjust your speed, slow down. Please leave more distance between vehicles and certainly more distance to make a turn," said Lt. Matt Cleveland from Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Salt and plow trucks are out in masses on the roads today, but they are focusing on the main highways and main roads in Springfield which is why some side roads are causing dangerous road conditions. If you can, officials urge people to stay off the roads.
Level 1 is described as hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads are also icy. Drive very cautiously.
Earlier coverage:
Clark County Downgraded to Level 1 Snow Emergency; Slick Conditions Continue
SPRINGFIELD -- The Clark County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 1 Snow Emergency in the county as of 7 a.m. Thursday morning. This has been downgraded from the Level 2 that was issued Wednesday night.
The Sheriff's Office continues to warn drivers of dangerous driving conditions, and says blowing and drifting snow is making the roadways hazardous.
The Ohio State Patrol reported several car crashes in Clark County and multiple slide offs Wednesday.
"We would encourage drivers to try to stay in but if they have to go out the first thing is to allow more time to get to their destination. Adjust your speed, slow down. Please leave more distance between vehicles and certainly more distance to make a turn," said Lt. Matt Cleveland from Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Salt and plow trucks are out in masses on the roads today, but they are focusing on the main highways and main roads in Springfield which is why some side roads are causing dangerous road conditions. If you can, officials urge people to stay off the roads.
