CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Several Tri-State counties are under some level of a snow emergency with a layer of ice on roads and now falling snow.

Most are at Level 1 or 2, or simply issuing a “Snow Emergency.”

On Friday morning, Adams County Sheriff Kimmy Rogers raised the county to the rare Level 3 based on a recommendation from road crews. He said he can’t begin to predict when the roads will be passable.

A Level 3 snow emergency is the highest one that can be issued.

It means all roads 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.

Here are all the local cities and counties currently under a snow emergency. These will remain in effect until further notice unless otherwise noted:

OHIO

Hamilton County: Level 1 Snow Emergency-Cancelled
Butler County: Level 1 Snow Emergency-Cancelled
Clermont County: Level 1 Snow Emergency
Reading: Snow emergency
- Parking is prohibited on numerous streets.
Miami Township, Clermont County: Snow emergency
Adams County: Level 3 Snow Emergency
Clinton County: Level 1 Snow Emergency
Preble County: Level 1 Snow Emergency-Cancelled
Springdale: Level 2 Snow Emergency expires at 6 p.m. Friday
Mt. Healthy: Level 1 Snow Emergency
Cheviot: Snow Emergency

KENTUCKY

Kenton County: Level 1 Snow Emergency
Boone County: Level 1 Snow Emergency
Bracken County: Level 2 Snow Emergency
Campbell County: Level 2 Snow Emergency-Cancelled
Crestview Hills: Snow emergency from 6 a.m. Thursday till Friday at 5 p.m.
- All vehicles must be off city streets no later than 6 a.m. Thursday.
Grant County: Level 2 Snow Emergency
Elsmere: Snow emergency
- All vehicles need to be moved from non-snow emergency streets until snowplowing has been completed.
Taylor Mill: Snow emergency
Lakeside Park: Snow emergency on all streets from 6 p.m. Wednesday until at least 5 p.m. Friday.
- Parking on any street is prohibited as of 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Pendleton County: Level 2 Travel Advisory
Williamstown: Level 2 Snow Emergency
Highland County: Level 3 Snow Emergency
City of Fort Wright: Snow Emergency expires at 6 p.m. Friday.

Indiana

Dearborn County: Upgraded to a “Yello” travel watch.

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A “Yellow” travel advisory indicates the following: The lowest level of local travel advisory, means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.

Here are the various levels of snow emergencies:

Level 1: Roads are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads also may be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very carefully.
Level 2: Roads are hazardous and drifting snow. Roads also may be 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. Motorists should use extreme caution.
Level 3: All roads 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.

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