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Winter Storm Update



COLUMBUS, Ohio - Roadways were clearer and life was returning to normal Sunday morning after a winter snowstorm that dumped more than a foot of snow on parts of central Ohio.

Click here for a list of school closings and delays.

A Level 2 snow emergency remained in effect in Fairfield County, where 13 inches of snow was reported, meaning unnecessary travel was discouraged and motorists should call ahead before trying to get to work or other scheduled events.

Fourteen inches of snow was reported in Union County, 13 in Licking County and nine inches in Franklin County.

Licking, Delaware, Madison and Union counties were still under Level 1 snow emergencies -- roadways are hazardous -- but snow emergencies had been lifted in Franklin and Pickaway counties.

American Electric Power says crews were still working to restore power to customers and predicted those in the Lancaster area would have their electricity restored by midnight Sunday.

At the height of the storm, more than 56,000 customers were affected, the utility's Web site reported.

The Ohio Department of Transportation says 94 crews were still working on interstates, state and U.S routes, ramps and bridges throughout eight counties in Central Ohio Sunday morning.

Top priority was clearing snow from ramps and shoulders and salting due to blowing snow and ODOT spokeswoman Nancy Burton predicted that road, ramps and bridges would be safe and passable for the Monday morning commute.

 


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