Breaking February snowfall records in SW Ohio
Posted By RichC on February 16, 2010
Now that the worst of the couple of days of winter snow are over, I noticed that Clinton County (a county to the east) has just now declared a LEVEL 3 Snow Emergency (the one that closes roadways to non-emergency personnel – see below). I had thought that road crews were getting on top of the snow removal and that roads were pretty much just slushy and wet?
Interestingly we are only half way through the month and have broken the longstanding 1914 record for February snowfall. As of 6PM Monday night, any additional snow sets a new February record. Hmm … I thought “Global Warming” means more rain and less snow???
LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Drive carefully. Motorists must move cars from snow emergency routes.
LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. 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.
LEVEL 3: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one else should be out 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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