An area of low pressure developed along the Gulf Coast early on December 24th and then moved rapidly northeast.  This low moved across eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania during the morning hours of the 25th.  Snow developed well north of the low and spread into northern Ohio during the evening of the 24th.  The snow intensified during the early morning hours and again in the afternoon.  The snow finally tapered off from west to east during the evening of the 25th.  Heavy snow fell in northern Ohio along and north of U.S. Highway 30.  Generally, 6 to 10 inches of snow fell in this area with a maximum of 11.2 inches of snow recorded at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.   Snow totals at other locations include: 7.1 inches at Toledo Express Airport; 5.8 inches at Mansfield Lahm Airport; 5.2 inches at the Akron-Canton Regional Airport and 5.5 inches at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.  Northwest winds increased to 15 to 25 mph during the storm and caused considerable blowing and drifting with whiteout conditions at times.  Travel was severely hampered by this storm and dozens of accidents occurred as a result of the treacherous driving conditions caused by the snow.

Heavy Snow in STARK, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in WAYNE, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in WOOD, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 125K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in MEDINA, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in SENECA, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in WYANDOT, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 125K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 120K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in LUCAS, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in LORAIN, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 125K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in ERIE, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in HURON, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in LAKE, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 125K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 350K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in MAHONING, OHIO
From 24-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER