Regional news

With snowfall forecasts of 8-12" and potential blizzard conditions in our area on February 3-4, the Icon will post annoucements such as travel advisories and business and school closings.

SUMMARY

  • Allen County Sheriff - Advisory cancelled 3:15 p.m., Feb. 4
  • Bluffton Police Department - Emergency declared
  • Bluffton Public Library - Closed February 4
  • Bluffton Schools - Closed February 4
  • Hancock Co. Sheriff advisory - Level 1 (updated 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4)
  • Individual business closings (email [email protected])

Village of Bluffton guidance for heavy snowfall

From the Village of Bluffton on February 1, 2022:

Bluffton Public Works Dept. takes pride in providing our residents with safe streets even in the most trying of winter conditions. It is our goal to be prepared and in front of all snow events. The Department has well-trained, experienced employees that understand the importance of Public Safety for both our residents and emergency vehicles. Please note the following to Help Us Help You!  

Avoid unnecessary trips Wednesday-Friday

The Ohio Department of Transportation is preparing for a major winter storm and urging Ohioans to avoid unnecessary trips Wednesday through Friday, February 2-4.

In northern Ohio, crews are preparing for significant amounts of snow. Some forecasts are calling for over a foot of snow with blowing and drifting conditions due to high winds.

Bluffton Schools are on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 26.

The State of Ohio COVID-19 dashboard report for January 20, 2022 shows 32 new student cases and 1 new teacher case in one week at the Bluffton Exempted Village School District. The cumulative number of cases for the 2021-2022 academic year is 66 student and 7 staff cases.

Weekly reports can be accessed under the "Schools" menu of the "Schools and Children" dashboard: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/dashboards/schools-...

By Guy Verhoff

Weather observations for January 1-24 from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

Snow measured 4 inches on January 24.

Temperatures dipped into the single digits on January 7, 21 and 24.

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