Snow Forces Schools To Close, Counties To Issue Road Alerts

Some fresh snowfall forced counties to issue road alerts and school districts to cancel classes on Friday.

Findlay City Schools was among the school districts to close on Friday.

Hancock County was placed on a Level 1 Road Alert Friday morning.

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The following is an explanation from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office about the three levels.

-A Level 1 Road Alert means roadways are hazardous, drive with extreme caution.

-A Level 2 Road Alert means roadways are extremely hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and/or flooding. Only those who feel it is necessary to travel should be on the roadways.

-A Level 3 Road Alert means most roadways are closed and extremely hazardous/flooded. Employees should comply with workplace policies or contact their employer. Violators may be cited.