Local Weather Report for 12/16/2019

According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of snow Tuesday. The rest of the week will be sunny and cold with a high of 45 a low of 28.

Due to the winter weather that occurred Sunday evening and into early Monday, the Chillicothe City Schools operated on a two-hour delay, Monday. Additionally, Ross County was on a Level 1 Snow Emergency for a few hours early Monday morning.

The information below defines the Ross County Sheriff's Office's three levels of snow emergency classifications.

Level 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Drive carefully.

Level 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. 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.

Level 3: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one else should be out 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 subject themselves to arrest.