UPDATE AT 8:30 P.M.: Roughly 49,000 Duke Energy customers remained without power 12 hours after an ice storm swept across the Cincinnati region. More than 100,000 customers had no electricity at one point during the day.
More than 30,000 of the Duke customers were in Hamilton County. Roughly 5,400 were in Butler County, 3,500 in Clermont County and 3,200 in Kenton County.
Snow started to fall in the evening, with the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, Ohio forecasting up to an inch of accumulation.
ORIGINAL STORY: Thousands are without power across the Cincinnati regionand many schools delayed start timesdue to the hazardous travel conditions after an ice storm hit overnight.
Some schools are closed and without power and some streets are closed due to downed trees.
The ice storm warning is in effect until noon for the region and ice accumulations could reach up to three-tenths of an inch.Before the sun rose, Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport reported 0.22 inches of ice accumulation due to freezing rain.
Cincinnati police warn of deteriorating road conditions and urge people to travel only if "totally necessary."
The warning covers Northern Kentucky, Southwest Ohio and Southeast Indiana.
Cincinnati Parks said there are nearly 100 downed trees throughout the city that have been reported to the Urban Forestry team.
"All of our crews have been dispatched and are prioritizing based on public safety," the parks department said.
To report a downed tree call (513 )861-9070.
POWER OUTAGES:
According to Duke Energy, 102,267 customers are without power in the region as of 8:45a.m.
Hamilton County is hardest hit by outages, with more than 61,000 people without power.
There are several reports of trees and power lines down. Firefighters on the West Side are responding to multiple reports of downed trees and utility wires.
More:More than 96K customers without power as ice storm hits
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"Please stay clear of down power lines, treat them as energized," the Cincinnati Fire Department tweeted. "Please do not touch! If you become trapped in a vehicle involving wires stay inside, call 9-1-1."
Toreportapower outagetoDuke Energy, call 1-800-769-3766.
ROAD CONDITIONS:
Travel is discouraged while an ice storm warning is in effect, according to the National Weather Service.
"If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Snapped power lines and falling tree branches are also possible," the weather service states.
The Roebling Suspension Bridge is open after being temporarily closed due to ice.
More:How to get ice off your windshield quickly and safely
Delhi Township Police said there a multiple downed power lines in the areas.Some streets affected are:Ivyhill, Fashion, Woodyhill, Greenwell, Kentford, Judy.
The following areas have downed wires or trees. Cincinnati Police is urging drivers to use alternate routes:
- Although many trees and wires are down, in the township, the only closed roadway is Martini Road.Trees and wires down on Martini making the street impassable until Duke arrives.
- Large tree down on Delhi at Mayhew. Down to one lane.
THE AIRPORT:
Two flights into the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International airport this morning have been canceled and more than a dozen have been delayed, according to the flight schedule page on CVG's website.
Flying out of CVG, three flights have been canceled and nearly 30 this morning have been delayed.
WHAT IS NEXT:
According to the National Weather Service, we should see highs in the mid-30s this afternoon that will change all precipitation to rain.
More:Cincinnati weather forecast: More ice possible, a warmup, then more ice
We may see light snow accumulations this evening when temperatures drop again. Precipitation will end around midnight.
Lakota Locals Schools and Fort Thomas School District are both open despite power outages.
"We wanted to make you aware that we are currently experiencing a power outage at our building. Partial power went out close to arrival time and we experienced a full power outage within the last 30 minutes. Duke Energy is working to restore power as quickly as possible," Plains Junior School Principal Kim Wade said. "We are prepared to handle power outages and have been operating as usual"
In a Twitter exchange, Fort Thomas Schools Superintendent Karen Cheser said it's not an ideal situation.
"There are tough decisions to make that aren’t taken lightly-much to consider. Our primary concern was the safety of our students and not going home to homes with no one there and no heat and honestly, we thought the power would be on by now," Cheser said.
The following schools are closed or on delay:
- Adams County/Ohio Valley Schools:90 MINUTE DELAY; FOR THURSDAY
- Alliance Academy:Closed
- Augusta Independent Schools:2 HR DELAY
- Batesville Community Schools:CLOSED
- Blanchester Local Schools:2 HR DELAY
- Boone County Public Library[WEB]:Opening @ 10am
- Boone County Schools:2 HR DELAY. Kelly Elementary closed.
- Bracken County Schools:CLOSED
- Bright Local School District:2 HR DELAY
- Campbell County Public Library:CLOSED TILL 11:00
- Carlisle Local Schools:2 HR DELAY
- Chatfield College:2 Hr Delay
- Children Inc Learning Center @ Bond Hill[WEB]:90 Minute Delay
- Children's Home - Day Treatment[WEB]:2 Hr Delay
- Children's Home - ECDT:AM Services Cancelled
- Children's Home - School:2 Hr Delay
- Christian Academy of Carrollton:2 HR DELAY
- Christian Academy of Madison:2 HR DELAY
- Cincinnati Center for Autism[WEB]:2 Hr Delay
- Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy:2 Hr Delay
- Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy:2 HR DELAY
- Cincinnati Public Schools:2 HR DELAY; METRO BUSES RUNNING ON NORMAL TIME
- Clermont County Board of DD:2 HR DELAY
- Corryville Catholic Elementary:2 HR DELAY
- Deer Park City Community Schools[WEB]:2 HR DELAY
- DePaul Cristo Rey High School[WEB]:Closed
- East Clinton Local Schools:2 HR DELAY
- Edgewood School District:2 HR DELAY; NO AM PS
- Everyday is Special Childcare:2 hr Delay No transportation
- Fairfield Local Schools (Highland County)[WEB]:2 HR DELAY
- Fayetteville/Perry Local Schools:2 HR DELAY
- Franklin City Schools:2 HR DELAY; PLAN B/NO AM PS
- Franklin County Community Schools:CLOSED
- Gallatin County Schools:2 HR DELAY
- Grant County Library:2 Hr Delay
- Grant County Schools:CLOSED
- Greenfield Exempted School District:2 HR DELAY
- Hamilton County Education Service Center:2 HR DELAY
- Hamilton County Learning Center @ N Norwood:2 HR DELAY
- Highland County Headstart Center:NO AM TRANS
- Highland County Senior Citizens Center:Opening two hours late; Still delivering Meals on Wheels
- Hillsboro City Schools:2 HR DELAY; NO AM PS
- Horizon Science Academy[WEB]:2 Hr Delay
- Indian Hill Exempted Village Schools[WEB]:2 HR DELAY; THURSDAY
- John Paul II Catholic School:2 HR DELAY
- John XXIII School:CLOSED
- Lakota Christian School[WEB]:1 Hr Delay
- Laurel Oaks Career Development Center:2 HR DELAY
- Lawrenceburg Community Schools:2 HR DELAY
- Lebanon City Schools:2 HR DELAY; NO AM KDG/PS
- Liberty Christian Academy[WEB]:2 Hr Delay
- Lil' Butterflies Daycare:Open, No Transportation
- Little Miami Local Schools:90 MINUTE DELAY
- Lynchburg-Clay Local Schools:2HR
- Madison Local Schools:2 HR DELAY
- Madisonville SMART Elementary[WEB]:2 Hr Delay
- Mason County Schools:CLOSED
- Mason Public Library:Opening @ Noon
- McAuley High School[WEB]:Closed
- McNicholas High School:2 HR DELAY
- MCTC Maysville Campus:2 HR DELAY
- Miami Valley Christian Academy:2 HR DELAY
- Middletown Christian School:2 HR DELAY
- Middletown City Schools:CLOSED
- Milan Community Schools:CLOSED; E LEARNING
- Monroe Local School District:2 HR DELAY; NO AM PS
- Mount Healthy City School:2 Hr Delay
- Mount Notre Dame High School:2 HR DELAY
- National Trails Local Schools:2 HR DELAY
- New Miami Local Schools:2 HR DELAY; NO AM PS
- NKCES:2 HR DELAY
- Northwest Local Schools:2 HR DELAY; NO AM PS
- Oak Hills Local Schools:2 HR DELAY; NO AM KDG/PS
- Owen County Schools:CLOSED
- Peaslee Early Learning Center[WEB]:1 Hr Delay
- Pendleton County Schools:2 HR DELAY; NO PS
- Preble-Shawnee Local Schools:CLOSED
- Precious Years Learning Center[WEB]:2 Hr Delay
- Prince of Peace - Madison:2 HR DELAY
- Prince of Peace School[WEB]:Closed
- Purcell Marian High School:CLOSED
- Reading Community Schools:2 HR DELAY
- Rising Sun Schools:CLOSED
- Riverside Academy[WEB]:2 Hr Delay
- Roger Bacon High School:1 HOUR DELAY
- Ross Local Schools:2 HR DELAY; NO AM PS/KDG
- South Dearborn Community Schools:CLOSED
- South Ripley Community Schools:CLOSED
- Southeastern Career Center:CLOSED
- Southern State Community College:2 HR DELAY
- Southwest Local Schools:2 HR DELAY; NO POWER
- Springboro Community Schools:2 HR DELAY
- St. Francis of Lebanon:2 HR DELAY
- St. Henry District High School:90 MINUTE DELAY
- St. Joseph Academy - Walton:2 HR DELAY
- St. Joseph Orphanage - Altercrest[WEB]:2 Hr Delay
- St. Joseph Orphanage - Villa[WEB]:2 Hr Delay
- St. Lawrence School - East Price Hill[WEB]:2 Hr Delay
- St. Martin of Tours School[WEB]:Closed
- St. Mary School[WEB]:2 Hr Delay
- St. Nicholas Academy:CLOSED
- St. Paul in Florence:2 HR DELAY
- St. Ursula Academy:2 HR DELAY
- St. Ursula Villa:Closed
- Sunman/Dearborn Community Schools:CLOSED
- Switzerland County Schools:CLOSED
- Sycamore Community Schools:2 HR DELAY; NO AM KDG/PS/HEADSTART
- Talawanda City Schools:2 HR DELAY
- Three Rivers Local Schools:2 HR DELAY
- Union County/College Corner JSD[WEB]:2 HR DELAY
- Union Pointe Academy (UPA)[WEB]:2 Hr Delay
- VISIONS Early Learning Cennter @ Citylink Center[WEB]:1 Hr Delay
- Visions Early Learning Center @ Gateway[WEB]:1 Hr Delay
- Walton Verona Schools:2 HR DELAY
- Warren County Career Center[WEB]:2 HR DELAY
- Wayne Local Schools:2 HR DELAY; PLAN B KDG/PS
- Western Brown Local Schools:2 HR DELAY
- Williamstown Independent Schools:1 HOUR DELAY
- Wilmington City Schools:2 HR DELAY; NO AM PS OR BREAKFAST
- Winton Woods City Schools:2 HR DELAY; NO AM PS
- Wyoming City Schools:90 MINUTE DELAY
- Zakiyyas Children's Learning Centers I, II & III[WEB]:2 Hr Delay; NO TRANSPORTATION
Enquirer media partner Fox19 contributed to this report.