Butler County Sheriff's Office

[Public Info Officer]

Snow Advisory History, 2007

January 21, 2007--Sunday--10:00 am--Level 2 Issued
January 21, 2007--Sunday--4:00 pm--Level 2 Cancelled

February 6, 2007--Tuesday--1:05 pm--Level 1 Issued
February 6, 2007--Tuesday--6:25 pm--Upgraded to Level 2
February 7, 2007--Wednesday--9:40 am--Downgraded to Level 1
February 7, 2007--Wednesday--11:15 am--Level 1 Cancelled

February 13, 2007--Tuesday--1:41 am--Level 2 Issued
February 14, 2007--Wednesday--12:00 pm--Downgraded to Level 1
February 14, 2007--Wednesday--2:45 pm--Level 1 cancelled

February 21, 2007--Wednesday--4:40 am--Level 2 Issued (Ice problems)
February 21, 2007--Wednesday--9:45 am--Level 2 cancelled

February 24, 2007--Saturday--8:27 pm--Level 2 Issued (Ice problems)
February 25, 2007--Sunday--6:00 am--Downgraded to Level 1
February 25, 2007--Sunday--7:15 am--Level 1 cancelled

December 15, 2007--Saturday--9:20 am--Level 1 Issued
December 15, 2007--Saturday--10:17 am--Upgraded to Level 2
December 15, 2007--Saturday--2:00 pm--Downgraded to Level 1
December 15, 2007--Saturday--6:30 pm--Level 1 cancelled

Snow Advisories, defined:

In Ohio, County Sheriff’s have the power to issue “Snow Advisories.” In making that determination, the Sheriff may receive input from the County Engineer, local Emergency Management Agency, Township Trustees, and/or the Ohio Department of Transportation. Ohio has three levels of snow advisory classifications:

• Level 1
Roadways are hazardous. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.

• Level 2
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads can be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways. People should contact their employer to see if they should report for work. Obviously, if you are driving, use extreme caution.

• Level 3
All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during this condition unless it is absolutely necessary, or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employers to see if they should report for work. Anyone traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.

Whenever a “snow advisory” is issued, news media are immediately notified. Motorists are encouraged to monitor local media outlets for initial notifications and changes to classifications as they occur.