Snow emergencies and parking bans issued as winter storm hits Northeast Ohio (list)

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - As the winter storm is dumping several inches of snow on Northeast Ohio, officials placed parking bans on city streets.

This allows crews to clean and clear the roadways for travelers.

County snow emergencies have also been issued to warn residents of the severity of the storm in their area.

A WINTER STORM WARNING went into effect at 1 a.m. Monday and stands through 1 p.m. Tuesday.

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Snow arrived early Monday morning and will continue through Tuesday.

Here’s a list of communities with snow parking bans:

• Akron - 6 a.m. Monday until further notice
• Brunswick - 8 p.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday
• Cleveland - 8 a.m. Tuesday through 8 a.m. Wednesday
• Cleveland Heights - 10 p.m. Monday until further notice
• Cuyahoga Falls - 8 a.m. Monday through 10 p.m. Tuesday
• Fairview Park - Monday through 6 a.m. on Wednesday.
• Green - Monday through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21
• Jackson Township 1 a.m. Monday through 5 p.m. Tuesday
• Lorain -noon Monday through noon Wednesday
• Maple Heights - 9 p.m. Monday until further notice
• Macedonia - 7:30 p.m. Monday through 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
• Mayfield Heights - 6:30 p.m. Monday until further notice
• Mentor - Monday until further notice
• Mogadore - 11 p.m. on Sunday through 6 p.m. Tuesday
• Newburgh Heights - 8 p.m. Sunday until further notice. The parking ban was previously scheduled to end at 8 a.m.
• Northfield Center Township - 8 p.m. Monday until further notice
• Parma - Monday until further notice
• Parma Heights - 3 a.m. Monday until further notice
• Shaker Heights - 7:45 p.m. Monday until further notice
• Tallmadge - Monday through 5 a.m. Wednesday

The following counties issued snow emergencies:

• Erie County

• Huron County

• Lorain County

• Medina County

• Ottawa County

• Sandusky County

• Summit County

Here’s what the emergency levels mean:

Level 1 Snow Emergency

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

Level 2 Snow Emergency

• 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 Snow Emergency

• 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.

The 19 News Weather Team is watching this winter storm. We’ll be on-air and online with the latest data on timing, tracking, and totals.

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