(MENAFN- Live Mint) Central Ohio woke up to snow-covered and slick roads on Tuesday morning. A widespread overnight snowfall led to major travel disruptions, numerous school and office closures, and snow emergency declarations across the region.

Snow accumulations ranged from 1 to 4 inches overnight. Forecasters anticipate that another 2 inches of snow are possible through the morning commute. They expected the heaviest snow to end around 7 AM local time.

Road Conditions, Alerts, Closures and Delays

Road conditions are hazardous due to slippery pavement, blowing, and drifting snow. Drivers must slow down and exercise extra caution throughout the day.

Widespread snowfall prompted a large number of closures for Tuesday. Most major districts in the area, including Columbus City Schools, Hilliard City Schools, and Hocking County schools, announced closures or delays. The ESC of Central Ohio offices also closed on Tuesday.

Snow Emergency Declarations

Several Central Ohio counties are currently under a Level 1 Snow Emergency. A Level 1 emergency means roadways are hazardous with blowing/drifting snow and may be icy. This designation urges motorists to drive cautiously.

The major snow event is expected to taper off. However, the rest of the week will remain cold. Temperatures are expected to struggle to get above the mid-30s, keeping road conditions potentially slick due to residual ice and snowpack.

Here's a list of snow emergencies and school closings/delays, according to ABC6ONYOURSIDE

Kingdom Image Arts: Activities Canceled

A+ Children's Academy Community School: Closed

Academy of Arts & Technology [WEB]: 2-Hour Delay

Ada Exempted Village: 2-Hour Delay

All R friends [WEB]: Closed

Amanda-Clearcreek: Closed

ARC Industries [WEB]: No Transportation

Arts & College Preparatory Academy: Closed

ATHENS COUNTY: Level 2 Snow Emergency

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Elementary: Closed; No Evening Activities

Bellefontaine City Schools: 2-Hour Delay

Benjamin Logan Local Schools: Closed

Berne Union: Closed

Bexley City: Closed

Bexley United Methodist Preschool: Closed

Big Walnut Local: Closed

Bishop Flaget School: Closed

Blessed Sacrament School: Closed

Bloom Carroll Local: Closed

Bridgeway Academy: Closed

Buckeye Valley Local: Closed

Bucyrus City: Closed

C-TEC: Closed

Canal Winchester: Closed

Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy [WEB]: Closed

Cardington-Lincoln: Closed

CDCFC Head Start: Closed

Centerburg Senior Services & MOW: Closed; Activities Canceled

Charles School at Ohio Dominican University: Closed

Childcare Wonderland [WEB]: Closed

Childhood League Center: Closed

Circleville City: Closed

Clear Fork Valley Local: Closed

Clintonville Academy: Closed

Columbus Catholic: Closed

Columbus City: Closed

Columbus Jewish Day School: Closed

Columbus Performance Academy: Closed

Columbus Preparatory & Fitness Academy: Closed

Columbus Preparatory Academy - Chippewa St. [WEB]: Closed

Columbus School for Girls: Closed

Columbus State Community College: Closed

Columbus Torah Academy: Closed

Cornerstone Academy: Closed

Coshocton City: Closed

COSHOCTON COUNTY: Level 2 Snow Emergency

CRAWFORD COUNTY: Level 1 Snow Emergency

Crooksville Exempted: Closed

Cypress Christian School and Preschool: Closed

Delaware Area Career Center - South Campus: Closed

Delaware City: Closed

Delaware Co. Meals on Wheels: Services Canceled

DELAWARE COUNTY: Level 1 Snow Emergency

DSCC: 2-Hour Delay

Dublin City: Closed

Dyslexia Institutes of America: Closed

Eagle Wings Academy: Closed

East Knox Local: Closed

East Muskingum: Closed

Eastland Performance Academy: Closed

Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical School: Closed

Elgin Local: Closed; No Classes

Fairbanks Local [WEB]: Closed

Fairfield Center For Disabilities: Closed

Fairfield Christian Academy: Closed

FAIRFIELD COUNTY: Level 1 Snow Emergency

Fairfield County Head Start: Closed

Fairfield County Workforce Center [WEB]: No Classes

Fairfield Union Local: Closed

Fairway School: Closed

FAYETTE CLOSING: Level 1 Snow Emergency

First Impressions Learning Center: 2-Hour Delay

Forest Rose School: Closed

Foxfire Community Schools: Closed

FRANKLIN COUNTY: Level 1 Snow Emergency

Franklin County Common Pleas Court: Closed

Franklin County Domestic and Juvenile Court: Closed

Franklin Local [WEB]: Closed

Franklinton Prep High School: Remote Learning

Fredericktown Local: Closed

Gahanna-Jefferson: Closed

Genoa Christian Academy: Closed

Gladden Community House Preschool: Closed

Good Hands Habilitation Center (Columbus): Closed

Grace Early Childhood Center: 2-Hour Delay; No AM Preschool

Graham Elementary & Middle Schools [WEB]: Closed

Granville Christian Academy: Closed

Granville Exempted Village Schools: Closed

Great Western Academy: Closed

Grove City Christian School: Closed

Groveport Community School [WEB]: Closed

Groveport Madison: Closed; No Preschool

GUERNSEY COUNTY: Level 1 Snow Emergency

Harambee Christian School: Closed

HARDIN COUNTY: Level 1 Snow Emergency

Heath City: Closed

Highland Local: Closed

Hilliard City: Closed

HOCKING COUNTY: Level 2 Snow Emergency

Horizon Science Academy - Middle School: Closed

Imagine Academy at Sullivant Ave.: Closed

Jefferson Local: Closed

Johnstown-Monroe: Closed

Jonathan Alder Local: Closed

Kids Garden Day Care: Closed

KIPP Columbus: Closed

KNOX COUNTY: Level 2 Snow Emergency

Knox County Career Center: Closed

Lakewood Local: Closed

Lancaster City: Closed

Liberty Christian Academy: Closed

Liberty Christian Early Education Center - Pataskala: Closed

Liberty Christian Early Education Center - Pickerington: Closed

Liberty Union-Thurston Local: Closed

LICKING: Level 1 Snow Emergency

Licking County Board of DD: 2-Hour Delay

Licking County Christian Academy: Closed

Licking Valley: Closed

LOGAN COUNTY: Level 1 Snow Emergency

Logan-Hocking Schools & St. John Elementary: Closed

London City: Closed

Madison Christian School: Closed

MADISON COUNTY: Level 1 Snow Emergency

Madison-Plains: Closed

Maize Manor Preschool: Closed

Mansion Day School: Closed

Marburn Academy: Closed

Marion City: 2-Hour Delay; No AM Preschool

MARION COUNTY: Level 1 Snow Emergency

Mary Evans Child Care: Closed

Central Ohio Weather Forecast

Winter Weather Advisory: Begins at 7:00 PM on Monday and runs through 10:00 AM Tuesday for all of Central Ohio.

Monday Night: Snow showers developing. Overnight accumulations may cause slippery road conditions. Low: 27°F.

Tuesday (AM Alert): Snow showers in the morning with total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Partly cloudy in the afternoon, breezy, and cold. High: 33°F.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy, breezy, and cold. High: 34°F.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers in the morning. Accumulations should be less than 1 inch. High: 30°F.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with a few flurries. High: 32°F.

Second Snow System Forces Widespread School Closures Across Central Indiana

Central Indiana is grappling with widespread travel disruptions. A second winter weather system brought snowy and icy conditions that deteriorated roadways Monday night.

The new system's impact led to immediate announcements of school delays and closures planned for Tuesday morning. This follows Monday's previous delays and full closures, which were caused by a weekend storm. That storm had dumped up to eight inches of snow in parts of the Hoosier State.

A combination of the initial heavy snowfall and the fresh ice accumulation overnight is the primary factor driving the decision by many area school districts. They implemented alternative schedules or suspended classes completely to ensure the safety of students and staff. Residents are urged to exercise caution due to slippery road conditions.

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