WMRN News and Weather (2-16-2021)

Marion, Crawford and Wyandot Counties are all under a Level 3 snow Emergency! While under Level Three, all roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel.

Morrow, Delaware, Union and Hardin counties are under a Level 2. Under Level Two, only drivers who believe it necessary to be on the roads should do so.

We have multiple closings, cancelations and delays this morning from business, industry and non-profit programs. Most schools are closed, including Ohio State Marion and Marion Tech. Check our website for the list at wmrn.com

The Ohio Department of Health's new daily COVID-19 report indicates one-thousand-915 new confirmed cases, marking the second straight day cases have dropped below two-thousand. There were also 48 new deaths in the report and 79 more hospitalizations. State officials also announced that almost 12-percent of Ohio's population have now started the vaccination process.

REST OF TODAY...Cloudy. Snow likely early this morning, then a chance of snow this afternoon. Additional snow accumulation less than an inch. Cold with highs 15 to 20. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 2 below.

TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows around zero. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with highs 15 to 20. South winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Warmer with lows 10 to 15. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.

THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Snow likely, mainly in the evening. Lows 15 to 20. Chance of snow 70 percent.

FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Cold with highs in the lower 20s.

Paul James spoke with Marion County Chief Deputy Bill Collins on Marion's Current Weather Situation and Level 3 Snow Emergency.