Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in three northeast Ohio counties in response to heavy snow with more on the way.

With some areas getting more than 5 feet of snow on the ground since Thanksgiving and more expected in northeast Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency for four counties. Ashtabula, Cuyahoga,

Lake and Ashtabula Counties are reeling under the relentless weight of heavy snowfall, leading to a growing number of roof collapses that threaten everything from critical infrastructure to family homes.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - In response to lake effect snow accumulations as deep as 5 feet with more on the way, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties.