Snow emergency levels are defined as follows, according to a release from the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office: Level 1: Roads are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow, roads are icy and drivers are warned to be cautious.

Snow blanketed portions of Ohio on Saturday, prompting some counties to issue snow emergencies. That included Delaware County, which declared a Level snow emergency about 3 p.m. According to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness,

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Several inches of snow are accumulating in central Ohio on Saturday as a winter storm continues to move through the area. Snowfall totals currently range from 1 to 4+ inches across the region. Before making plans to head out, check to see if your county is under a snow emergency.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A WINTER STORM WARNING is now in effect until 7am Sunday along and south of I-70 due to expected snow accumulations of 4’-6”. Travel could be difficult and roadways are expected to be slick.

Ohio braces for heavy snowfall and sub-zero wind chills, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

Confidence is growing in accumulating snow moving into central Ohio during the afternoon. At this time, no advisories or watches are in place, but this could be a plowable/shovelable winter event. At this time, there don't appear to be any areas in the 10TV viewing area which are expected to receive significantly more or less snow than other areas

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus city leaders are set to speak with the media on preparations for the incoming snow. Expecting to begin around 2:30 p.m., Mayor Andrew J. Ginther will be joined by City Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, Department of Public Service Director Kelly Scocco, and Community Shelter Board President Shannon Isom.

NWS Wilmington warns of two snow systems and frigid temperatures affecting Ohio regions, with travel impacts expected.