(WJW) – A winter storm warning was issued for several Northeast Ohio counties and others are under a winter storm advisory, so communities are taking precautions.

Here are the latest counties to issue snow emergencies:

Snow Emergencies

• Ashland County: The sheriff’s office has issued a Level 1 snow emergency.
  
• Crawford County: The sheriff’s office has issued a Level 1 snow emergency due to hazardous road conditions.
• Erie County: The sheriff’s office has issued a Level 2 snow advisory.
• Huron County: The sheriff’s office has issued a Level 1 snow advisory.
• Ottawa County: The sheriff’s office has issued a Level 1 snow emergency as roadways are hazardous due to ice and snow
• Sandusky County: The sheriff’s office has issued a Level 1 snow emergency
• Summit County: The sheriff’s office has issued a Level 1 snow emergency
• Wayne County: The sheriff’s office has issued a level 1 snow emergency due to hazardous driving conditions

Here is what the snow emergency classifications mean, according to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness:

Level 1:

• Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow.
• Roads may also be very icy.
• Drivers 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.
• Drivers 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 be subject to arrest.