Ohio faces severe winter storm: Snow emergencies, parking bans, and travel restrictions

Current snow emergency levels Ohio: Ohio is experiencing a severe winter storm from January 14–15, 2026, resulting in heavy snow, freezing temperatures, and strong winds. Several counties issued snow alerts, ranging from Level 1 to Level 3, with Erie County at the highest caution: "Stay off the roads!" Several schools closed, and cities like Cleveland enforced Snow Emergency Parking Bans.