The band of heavy snow, which hit other areas of central Ohio, forced Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp to declare a level two snow emergency for the region. The declaration declared roadways as hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and that people should only drive if necessary.

Columbus and central Ohio are bracing for a winter storm that could drop more than a half-foot of snow overnight Sunday and into Monday. We'll keep track of all developments here. Under Ohio law, county sheriffs can declare snow emergencies and close municipal,