Lucas, 11 other counties under Level 1 snow emergencies

A bicycle rider braves a fresh blanket of snow during a Sunday drive down the middle of Summit Street.

Several Northwest counties, including Lucas County have been placed under a Level 1 snow emergency until further notice as snow continues to fall in the area.

The Lucas County Sheriff's Department placed Lucas County under Level 1 at  9:17 a.m., Sunday.

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Other counties include Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Huron, Ottawa Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams, and Wood. In Wood County, the cities of Bowling Green and Northwood are under a snow emergency.

A Level 1 means that blowing winds and drifting snow are making roadways hazardous and likely icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.