A state of emergency has been issued for four counties in northeast Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency Tuesday for Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake counties. The counties have been subject to a significant amount of lake effect snow with more severe weather expected within days,

The proclamation applies to Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake counties. Some areas have already seen several feet of snow, with more on the way.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency for numerous Northeast Ohio counties due to the heavy snowfall over the past few days.