Storm leaves snow, ice across Valley

Even though the weather is calm now, that was not the case overnight as snow, sleet and freezing rain plagued the region making travel tough.

The storm began Friday evening before quickly ending around 8 a.m. Saturday.  Snow amounts ranged from 0.5 inches to the south and up to 6 inches in the northern counties. Ice amounts  varied between 0.1 inches and 0.5 inches.

Road Conditions/Alerts

The Belmont County and Guernsey County Sheriff's Offices have issued Level 1  SNOW ALERT meaning the road conditions may be hazardous with snow and ice. You are urged to drive carefully.

Monroe County is at a Level 2 SNOW ALERT.  Deputies said they have been busy all night pulling cars from ditches.

Noble County is at the highest level -- a Level 3 SNOW ALERT. All roadways in the county are closed to all non-emergncy personnel.

To keep up with the road conditions, Ohio Department of Transportation District 11 Manager Rick Hunsicker said you can check the Buckeye Traffic website. Travelers in West Virginia, can use the Department of Highways website. While on the road, he says to be aware of road crews.

"When our drivers are out plowing and salting, make sure to give them plenty of room. The drivers are very occupied [with] driving the truck, running the plow, applying the salt material, the spreader operation, and on top of all that, they have to watch the traffic and other cars around them," Hunsicker said.

He added not only will that keep everyone safe, but it will help them treat the roads faster.

Crews with the West Virginia Division of Highways are busy.

In Ohio County, eight trucks are working across the county. Meanwhile, Interstate 70 has its own fleet of trucks.

Crews will work in 12 hour shifts until all roads are treated and drivable.