Dec 1, 2025 – A fast‑moving winter storm delivers the season’s first widespread snow to the Northeast, dumping up to 10 inches in parts of New England and causing hazardous road conditions that kill a 21‑year‑old driver in Missouri and generate more than 350 crashes statewide [1].

Dec 2, 2025 – The same nor’easter spreads into New York and Pennsylvania, bringing several inches of snow, while over two dozen Ohio counties issue Level 1‑3 snow emergencies and a tractor‑trailer driver is rescued from a bridge in West Virginia [2].

Dec 2, 2025 – Columbus activates 50 plow trucks on main roads, launching a 24‑hour “Snow Warriors” effort that treats 4,600 lane‑miles with 30,000 tons of salt and 4,000‑gallon‑per‑hour brine capacity [17].

Dec 2, 2025 – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) mobilizes 150 crews across the state for the first statewide snow event of the season, pre‑treating roads and loading equipment to clear snow within two hours of each pass [18].

Dec 2, 2025 – Central Ohio receives 3‑6 inches of snow, with Columbus reporting more than 4 inches, prompting Level 2 and Level 3 snow emergencies that restrict non‑essential travel [16].

Dec 2, 2025 – Franklin County experiences its first major snowfall of 2025, receiving over 4 inches and sparking a rare “snow day” for schools and residents [15].

Dec 13, 2025 – Columbus public‑service crews and ODOT deploy full fleets ahead of the weekend storm, pre‑treating curves, hills and bridges while mixing salt with beet molasses and calcium chloride to combat sub‑20 °F conditions [14].

Jan 3, 2026 – Coshocton and Washington counties are listed as Level 1 snow emergencies, warning drivers of hazardous, blowing and drifting snow and icy surfaces [13].

Jan 22, 2026 – ODOT readies 1,500 trucks and about 3,000 drivers for an upcoming major winter storm, while the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) urges travelers to slow down or stay home as temperatures plunge into single digits, threatening salt effectiveness [12].

Jan 22, 2026 – Ohio sheriffs receive authority to declare snow emergencies; the three‑level system (Level 1‑3) is explained, and officials stress that staying off the roads preserves emergency‑response capacity for true incidents [11].

Jan 24, 2026 – Governor Mike DeWine signs a proclamation declaring a state of emergency ahead of the approaching storm, allowing the Department of Administrative Services to bypass normal procurement rules and urging residents to remain home unless travel is essential [9].

Jan 25, 2026 – Overnight snowfall creates hazardous central‑Ohio roads; Franklin County moves to a Level 2 snow emergency and ODOT deploys over 1,200 crews statewide, posting real‑time updates on X and urging drivers to give plows space [10].

Jan 26, 2026 – Columbus continues trash collection despite the storm, while private hauler Rumpke suspends service due to icy roads; the storm has already dropped more than 16 inches in central Ohio, making it the fifth‑largest on record for the city [8].

Jan 27, 2026 – Franklin County declares a Level 1 snow emergency after 10‑16 inches fall and subzero temperatures linger, restricting road use to essential travel and prompting COTA to waive bus fares for essential riders [6].

Jan 27, 2026 – Columbus activates its downtown snow‑hauling plan for the first time since the 2008 blizzard, plowing two‑way streets down the middle to create a central lane for dump trucks that haul snow to McCoy Park, a move officials call “historical” in scale [5].

Jan 27, 2026 – Governor DeWine urges Ohioans to protect health and safety as an Arctic air mass brings wind chills down to –25 °F, advising drivers to check tire pressure, carry winter kits and call #677 or 911 if stranded [7].

Jan 28, 2026 – Columbus streets become more passable after a foot of snow; Mayor Andrew Ginther signs an emergency order adding $100,000 for private snow‑removal contractors, while crews aim to remove up to 40,000 cubic yards of snow within 24‑36 hours [4].

Feb 4, 2026 – Central Ohio snow‑emergency updates list Athens, Coshocton, Noble and Ross counties at Level 1 and Pike County at Level 2, with 10TV providing real‑time radar, warnings and streaming options to keep residents informed [3].