Hamilton, OH – Butler County officials are urging residents to prepare for hazardous travel tonight as a developing winter storm approaches southwest Ohio. Snow, blowing drifts, and potential icing could impact evening and overnight travel, prompting the county to outline snow emergency levels and activate emergency storm protocols.
According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, Meteorologist-supported monitoring is underway as the system moves toward the region tonight. The Emergency Operations Center will be fully staffed to coordinate resources, track changing conditions, and manage weather-related calls in real time.
The county also reiterated its three-tier snow emergency system.
Level 1 advisories warn of hazardous roads and drifting snow, urging drivers to use caution.
Level 2 restricts travel to essential trips only, recommending motorists contact employers about reporting to work.
Level 3 constitutes a full emergency, during which all non-essential travel is prohibited and violators may face arrest.
Sheriff Richard K. Jones said additional dispatchers and extra deputies will be on duty tonight as part of the county’s readiness plan. The Road Patrol Division will handle crashes, roadway hazards, and increased call volume linked to deteriorating driving conditions.
Residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel, monitor local weather updates, and report hazardous conditions as the storm evolves. For emergencies, callers should dial 911; for non-emergencies, the Sheriff’s Office can be reached at 513-785-1300.
“Our personnel do not sit around waiting for something to happen — we prepare, we mobilize, and we step out into the worst of it to keep our community safe,” Sheriff Jones said. “Rain, snow, or ice, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office will always be out there protecting the people we serve.”
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