"Ohio Counties Declare Snow Emergencies as Winter Storm Approaches"

Franklin and Delaware counties in central Ohio are under a Level 1 snow emergency as schools close due to slick road conditions caused by overnight snowfall. Columbus has crews out plowing major roads, and most highways are passable with minor crashes causing sporadic lane closures. The winter weather advisory for central Ohio is set to lift at 1 a.m. Saturday, with forecasts predicting an accumulation of one to three inches of snow. Power outages are minimal, and flights at John Glenn International and Rickenbacker airports are scheduled to depart on time. The weather forecast includes cold temperatures and potential rain next week.