Winter weather advisories

Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Provides Guidelines and Updates on Winter Weather Advisories

As winter weather approaches, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping residents informed about hazardous road conditions. Working in collaboration with the Clinton County Highway Department and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Sheriff’s Office follows the guidelines established by the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association (BSSA) to assess and determine the severity of road conditions during winter storms.

While weather advisories may sometimes feel inconvenient, their purpose is to safeguard the public, warn of dangerous roadways, and enable road crews to clear routes safely and efficiently. These decisions are made carefully, taking into account current road conditions and advice from public transportation experts.

Stay Informed

The public is encouraged to access the latest updates and driving tips through these resources:

• Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Website: Weather advisories will scroll across the screen at www.clintonsheriff.com.
• Ohio State Highway Patrol Website: Visitwww.statepatrol.ohio.gov for additional safety tips.
• Statewide Roadway Information: Checkwww.buckeyetraffic.org for conditions on Ohio highways.
• Clinton County Emergency Management Agency: Visitwww.cc-ema.org and sign up for Clinton County Emergency Alerts (CCEA). CCEA is a free service, which enables users to receive emergency/weather alerts.
• Regional Media: Tune in to local radio stations or Cincinnati and Dayton TV networks for up-to-date announcements.

Weather Advisory Classifications:

Level 1-Roadways are hazardous, drive very cautiously.

Level 2-Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow, roadways are also icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work.

Level 3- All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be out during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roadways may subject themselves to arrest.