A strong synoptic low passed over Ohio on January 1st. Snowfall started in the wrap around moisture with this system, and by daybreak of the 2nd  there was significant blowing and drifting that made the snow difficult to measure.

During the daytime hours of January 1st, a lake effect snow band set up through Richmond and southern Dayton to Wilmington. Scattered snow showers were found throughout the region through the afternoon and evening. During the overnight, a heavy band of snow produced 2 to 3 inches of snow in a very short period of time. This caused a heavier snowfall of 4 to 6 inches in a band between Dayton, Xenia, Waynesville, and Wilmington.

Winter Weather in BUTLER, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Liberty Township, three inches of snow fell.

Winter Weather in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Four inches of snow fell in Wapakoneta.

Winter Weather in CLERMONT, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Williamsburg, 2.3 inches of snow was measured.

Winter Weather in ADAMS, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two inches of snow was measured at the ODOT county garage in West Union.

Winter Weather in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At the Dayton international airport, 3.8 inches of snow was recorded. Four inches was reported in Brookville.

Winter Weather in PREBLE, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two and a half inches of snow was measured by the ODOT county garage in Eaton.

Winter Weather in CHAMPAIGN, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two and a half inches of snow was measured by the ODOT county garage in Urbana.

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

New Albany reported 2.5 inches of snowfall. The ODOT county garage in Westerville reported two inches. At the international airport, 1.2 inches was measured.

Winter Weather in HIGHLAND, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An inch and a half of snow was measured at the ODOT county garage in Hillsboro.

Winter Weather in PIKE, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An inch of snow was measured at the ODOT county garage in Piketon.

Winter Weather in FAIRFIELD, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inches of snow was recorded in Baltimore.

Winter Weather in WARREN, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Waynesville reported 5 inches of snowfall. Maineville reported 3.5 inches.

Winter Weather in SCIOTO, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An inch and a half fell over much of the county. In Lucasville, a half inch of snow was measured at the ODOT county garage.

Winter Weather in LOGAN, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three inches of snow was measured by the ODOT county garage in Bellefontaine.

Winter Weather in HARDIN, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three inches of snow was measured by the ODOT county garage in Kenton.

Winter Weather in DARKE, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two and a half inches of snow was measured by the ODOT county garage in Greenville.

Winter Weather in FAYETTE, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two inches of snow was recorded at the ODOT county garage in Washington Court House.

Winter Weather in HOCKING, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three inches of snow was recorded at the ODOT county garage in Logan.

Winter Weather in ROSS, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two inches of snow was recorded at the ODOT county garage in Chillicothe.

Winter Weather in CLARK, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of snow fell in Springfield.

Winter Weather in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Maderia received 3.8 inches of snowfall. Sharonville had 2.8 inches of snow and Silverton recorded 2.3 inches.

Winter Weather in GREENE, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of snow fell in Beavercreek. Three inches was recorded in Miamisburg.

Winter Weather in CLINTON, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Wilmington recorded 3.5 inches of snow. At the NWS office, 2.7 inches was recorded with drifts of up to a foot.

Winter Weather in MIAMI, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three and a half inches of snow was reported at the county garage in Troy. Three inches fell in Covington.

Winter Weather in MERCER, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Celina reported 2 inches of snowfall.

Winter Weather in SHELBY, OHIO
From 01-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two inches of snow was measured by the ODOT county garage in Sidney.