Butler County Sheriff's Office

[Public Info Officer]

Snow Advisory History, 2008

January 2, 2008--Wednesday--5:30 am--Level 2 Issued
January 2, 2008--Wednesday--10:15 am-- Level 2 Downgraded to Level 1
January 2, 2008--Wednesday--2:37 pm--Snow Advisory cancelled

February 12, 2008--Tuesday--1:00 am--Level 1 Issued
February 12, 2008--Tuesday--4:00 am--Level 1 Upgraded to Level 2
February 12, 2008--Tuesday--10:55 am--Level 2 Downgraded to Level 1
February 13, 2008--Wednesday--9:00 am--Snow Advisory cancelled

February 20, 2008--Wednesday--6:00 am--Level 1 Issued
February 20, 2008--Wednesday--11:51 am--Snow Advisory cancelled

February 21, 2008--Thursday--6:45 pm--Level 2 Issued
February 22, 2008--Friday--9:45 am--Level 2 Downgraded to Level 1
February 22, 2008--Friday--10:00 pm--Level 1 Upgraded to Level 2
February 23, 2008--Saturday--11:12 am--Snow Advisory Cancelled

March 7, 2008--Friday--10:00 am--Level 1 Issued
March 7, 2008--Friday--10:45 am--Level 1 Upgraded to Level 2
March 8, 2008--Saturday--7:54 am--Level 2 Upgraded to Level 3
March 8, 2008--Saturday--3:58 pm--Level 3 Downgraded to Level 2
March 9, 2008--Sunday--10:54 am--Level 2 Downgraded to Level 1
March 9, 2008--Sunday--7:30 pm--Snow Advisory Cancelled

** Sept. 14, 2008--Sunday--11:32 pm--Level 3 Emergency (Storm)
** Sept. 15, 2008--Monday--9:00 am--Level 3 downgraded to Level 1
** Sept. 17, 2008--Wednesday--9:00 am--Emergency cancelled




** Emergency issued due to windstorm damages and massive power outages


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.