With the impacts of the winter storm, officials have issued snow and travel advisories around Greater Cincinnati.LIVE RADAR // LATEST WEATHER ALERTS // LATEST FORECAST Ohio and Kentucky use a system of snow emergencies that range between levels one and three.

Several counties across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky remain under snow emergencies Wednesday in the wake of a winter storm.

There are three levels and each one requires different responses from drivers. Parking restrictions can also be put in place.

The NWS is warning SoCal residents to be prepared as a life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm is expected to sweep through much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties Tuesday through Wednesday.

If the weather is bad enough, local sheriffs can issue snow emergencies. Here's what you need to know about them.