The Richland County Sheriff’s Office continues to maintain a Level 2 Snow Emergency for Sunday, Jan. 26. Roads are snow covered in most areas. A Level 2 means roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on […]
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Richland County on a Level 2 snow emergency, schools cancel events
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office reported a Level 2 Snow Emergency for Richland County at 8:23 a.m. on Saturday. A Level 2 means roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer […]
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Temperatures in Richland County coldest in recent years
As another powerful cold front swept through Richland County this week, many people bundled up and prepared for what is being considered by many as the second “polar vortex.” According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in Mansfield on Friday, Jan. 24 topped at 11 degrees, with the coldest temperatures around -2 degrees. The normal […]
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Friday’s weather conditions impact Richland County activities
Yesterday’s Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect, but the cold temperatures still have an impact on businesses and schools. In view of the current extreme cold weather conditions that are projected into the weekend, the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department wants to encourage senior citizens and patients and clients with children to consider re-scheduling […]
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Level 1 Snow Emergency and Wind Chill Advisory issued for today
The National Weather Service in Cleveland issued an updated Wind Chill Advisory at 3:21 a.m. for Lucas, Wood, Hancock, Seneca, Wyandot, Crawford, Richland, Marion, Morrow and Knox counties. The advisory is in effect until noon today.The Richland County Sheriff’s Office issued a Level 1 Snow Emergency at 7:47 a.m. Wind chill readings will range from […]
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Wind chill values expected to drop again tonight
The National Weather Service in Cleveland reported, at 10:44 a.m. Wednesday, that the hazardous weather outlook for north central and northwest Ohio extends through the night. Wind chills values are expected to drop to -10 to -15 again overnight as the next push of arctic air arrives. A wind chill advisory may again be needed Thursday night […]
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Wind chill warning leads to school delays for Wednesday, Jan. 22
The following list of local school districts and education facilities are reporting the following operating status under current weather conditions. School Name Open Closed One Hour Delay Two Hour Delay Clear Fork Valley Local Schools Clear Fork Christian Preschool x x Crestview Local School District x Discovery School x […]
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Extreme weather freezes water lines, keeps people indoors
Despite a period of sunshine on Tuesday, Accu-weather advised people to stay indoors. The temperatures were not expected to exceed over 2 degrees with a wind chill factor reaching –30 degrees. Snow Trails Ski Resort closed for business early Monday evening. They will remain closed until Wednesday morning when the temperatures in Mansfield are expected to […]
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Richland County at level 1 snow emergency, all schools closed, wind chill warning extended
Tuesday, January 7 at 2:17 p.m. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Level 1 Snow Emergency for the county. Ashland County is under a Level 1 Snow Emergency. Crawford County remains under a Level 2 Snow Emergency. All county schools and many area businesses and agencies are closed today. Click here for a listing […]
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Level 2 Snow Emergency now in effect for Richland County
Though the expected snow on New Year’s Day did not appear, the National Weather Service in Cleveland updated its Winter Weather Advisory at 3:56 a.m. this morning, Jan. 2, 2014. The winter weather advisory remains in effect until 4 p.m. on Thursday. In Ohio, the following counties have been updated to a Level 1 Snow […]