A low pressure system tracked through central Ohio on the 19th. The low pressure remained just south of the region, but warmer air aloft moved over the area allowing for mainly freezing rain across the region. There was some snow accumulation during this event, but most locations saw at least a quarter inch of freezing rain.

Winter Storm in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 05:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation began during the overnight hours of the 19th as a mix of snow and sleet. Only a few tenths of snow was reported across the area before precipitation changed over to freezing rain. Freezing rain continued for several hours around daybreak, and around a quarter inch of ice was reported. However, as temperatures warmed up the freezing rain changed to rain. Impacts across the area were minimal with temperatures just a few degrees below freezing before sunrise, then warmed above freezing through the morning. A few accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation began as snow across the area during the morning hours of the 19th. Between 1.0 and 3.0 inches of snow fell across the area before transitioning to a mix of sleet and freezing rain, then freezing rain around daybreak. The freezing rain continued for a few hours before changing over to all rain. Around a quarter inch of ice was reported before the changeover to rain. Impacts across the area were minimal with temperatures only a few degrees below freezing initially, then rising above freezing through the morning. Some accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in ASHTABULA LAKESHORE, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation began as snow across the area during the morning hours of the 19th. Between 1.0 and 3.0 inches of snow fell across the area before transitioning to a mix of sleet and freezing rain, then freezing rain around daybreak. The freezing rain continued for a few hours before changing over to all rain. Around a quarter inch of ice was reported before the changeover to rain. Impacts across the area were minimal with temperatures only a few degrees below freezing initially, then rising above freezing through the morning. Some accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in LORAIN, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Precipitation began as a mix of snow and sleet during the overnight hours into the 19th, then quickly changed over to freezing rain. Freezing rain continued for several hours prior to daybreak. A quarter inch of ice was reported just after daybreak. However, with temperatures right around freezing impacts from the ice were minimal. In fact, shortly after sunrise temperatures rose above freezing allowing for a changeover to rain, and any ice quickly melted. A few accidents were reported, but no major power outages in the area.

Winter Storm in MEDINA, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 02:45:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Precipitation began during the overnight hours of the 19th as a mixture of snow and sleet, but quickly turned over to freezing rain. The freezing rain persisted for several hours prior to daybreak. An NWS employee reported a quarter inch of ice around daybreak. However, with temperatures right around freezing, then rising several degrees above freezing after sunrise, the impacts of the ice were minimal in the area. Several accidents were reported, but no major power outages.

Winter Storm in WAYNE, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation began as a mix of sleet and freezing rain during the overnight hours of the 19th. The freezing rain continued for a few hours prior to daybreak, and trained spotters reported about a quarter inch of ice across the area. Temperatures were near freezing, and rose above freezing around daybreak allowing for much of the ice to quickly melt. With temperatures rising above freezing, impacts from the ice were minimal in the area. A few accidents were reported, but no significant power outages.

Winter Storm in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 01:45:00 to 19-DEC-08 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Precipitation began during the overnight hours of the 19th as a mixture of sleet and freezing rain. Precipitation turned to freezing rain towards daybreak on the 19th, and then transitioned to all rain by the late morning hours. While around a half an inch of freezing rain was measured by automated weather sensing equipment at Mansfield Lahm Airport, the impacts were rather minimal. Temperatures were several degrees below freezing during the first few hours of the precipitation, but warmed up to around freezing by daybreak. As the morning progressed, temperatures warmed above freezing causing ice in the area to quickly melt. A few accidents were reported across the area, but no serious power outages.

Winter Storm in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 01:45:00 to 19-DEC-08 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Precipitation began during the overnight hours of the 19th as a mixture of sleet and freezing rain. Precipitation turned to freezing rain towards daybreak on the 19th, and then transitioned to all rain by the late morning hours. Approximately a half an inch of freezing rain was reported across the area, but the impacts were rather minimal. Temperatures were several degrees below freezing during the first few hours of the precipitation, but warmed up to around freezing by daybreak. As the morning progressed, temperatures warmed above freezing causing ice in the area to quickly melt. A few accidents were reported across the area, but no serious power outages.

Winter Storm in HURON, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 02:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation began in the form of snow and sleet during the overnight hours of the 19th. However, precipitation quickly changed over to freezing rain for a few hours around daybreak. Snowfall amounts didn't amount to much prior to the changeover, and trained spotters reported about a quarter inch of ice. Impacts across the area were minimal though as temperatures were only a degree or two below freezing prior to sunrise, then quickly rose above freezing in the morning causing the ice to melt. A few accidents were also reported, but no major power outages.

Winter Storm in MAHONING, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 05:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mixture of sleet and freezing rain developed during the overnight hours of the 19th and continued through daybreak before changing over to all rain. Around a quarter of an inch of ice was reported across the area, but quickly melted as temperatures rose above freezing during the morning hours, and especially into the afternoon. The impact from the ice was minimal across the area due to temperatures initially right around freezing, as well as the quick warm up during the late morning hours. A few accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in LAKE, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation began as a mixture of snow and sleet across the area during the overnight hours of the 19th. Snowfall amounts in the area during the onset of the precipitation ranged from just a few tenth to as much as two inches. Gradually, the precipitation changed over to sleet and freezing rain, then freezing rain prior to daybreak. Around a quarter inch of ice was reported, but shortly after sunrise temperatures warmed up above freezing allowing a changeover to all rain. Impacts across the area were minimal due to temperatures only a few degrees below freezing initially, then warming above freezing around mid-morning. There were some accidents in the area.

Winter Storm in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation began during the overnight hours of the 19th as mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the area. Snow was mainly across northern portions of the county while sleet and freezing rain were initially predominate over southern areas. Precipitation quickly changed over to mainly freezing rain prior to daybreak, and a quarter inch of ice was reported by trained spotters. Temperatures during the event were a only a few degrees below freezing, and quickly warmed up above freezing after sunrise allowing a changeover to all rain. A few accidents were reported across the area, but no significant power outages.

Winter Storm in LUCAS, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 02:55:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:38:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Initially snow started across the area during the overnight hours of the 19th. Snow measurements ranged between one and two inches, but quickly transitioned over to sleet and then freezing rain prior to daybreak. Freezing rain continued for several hours through the morning, and measured about a half an inch by the time it ended across the area. There was minimal impact to major roads across the area as well as power lines as temperatures ranged from only a few degrees below freezing to slightly above freezing in some locations by mid morning. A few accidents were reported during this event.

Winter Storm in SENECA, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 02:15:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Precipitation started during the overnight hours across the region, and transitioned from snow to sleet and freezing rain through the early morning hours of the 19th. Around a inch of snow fell prior to daybreak on the 19th, then about a quarter inch of ice was reported before temperatures warmed up above freezing. Due to temperatures around freezing during this event, the impacts of this event were rather minor. A few accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Precipitation began as snow during the overnight hours of the 19th and continued through the morning. Initially, approximately three inches of snow fell across the area, then transitioned over to sleet and freezing rain. Freezing rain fell for several hours before ending during the late morning hours. Approximately a quarter inch of ice fell across the area, but impacts were minimal with temperatures around or just above freezing during the event. Only a few accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Precipitation started during the overnight hours across the region, and transitioned from snow to sleet and freezing rain through the early morning hours of the 19th. Approximately a quarter inch of ice was reported across the area. However, temperatures were around freezing though this event allowing for minimal impact. Temperatures even rose slightly above freezing allowing for a short period of rain before tapering off during the late morning hours. A few accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in MARION, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 01:30:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A mixture of sleet and freezing rain developed during the overnight hours of the 19th and continued through daybreak before changing over to all rain. Around a quarter of an inch of ice was reported across the area, but quickly melted as temperatures rose above freezing during the morning hours, and especially into the afternoon. The impact from the ice was minimal across the area due to temperatures initially right around freezing, as well as the quick warm up during the late morning hours. A few accidents were reported, but there were no reports of power outages during this event.

Winter Storm in MORROW, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 01:30:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A mixture of sleet and freezing rain developed during the overnight hours of the 19th and continued through daybreak before changing over to all rain. Around a quarter of an inch of ice was reported across the area, but quickly melted as temperatures rose above freezing during the morning hours. The impact from the ice was minimal across the area due to temperatures initially right around freezing, as well as the quick warm up during the late morning hours. A few accidents were reported, but there were no reports of power outages during this event.

Winter Storm in KNOX, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 01:30:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A mixture of sleet and freezing rain developed during the overnight hours of the 19th and continued through daybreak before changing over to all rain. Around a quarter of an inch of ice was reported across the area, but quickly melted as temperatures rose above freezing during the morning hours, and especially into the afternoon. The impact from the ice was minimal due to temperatures initially right around freezing, as well as the quick warm up during the late morning hours. A few accidents were reported, but there were no reports of power outages during this event.

Winter Storm in HOLMES, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 02:30:00 to 19-DEC-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mixture of sleet and freezing rain developed during the overnight hours of the 19th and continued through daybreak before changing over to all rain. Trained spotters reported a quarter inch of ice in the area. However, temperatures rose above freezing during the morning hours allowing for much of the ice to melt. Impact from the ice was minimal across the area due to temperatures initially right around freezing, as well as the quick warm up during the late morning hours. A few accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in STARK, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mixture of sleet and freezing rain developed during the overnight hours of the 19th and continued through daybreak before changing over to all rain. Around a quarter of an inch of ice was reported across the area, but quickly melted as temperatures rose above freezing during the morning hours, and especially into the afternoon. The impact from the ice was minimal across the area due to temperatures initially right around freezing, as well as the quick warm up during the late morning hours. A few accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 03:45:00 to 19-DEC-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation began as a mixture of snow and sleet across the area during the overnight hours of the 19th. Snowfall amounts in the area during the onset of the precipitation ranged from just a few tenths to as much as two inches. Gradually, the precipitation changed over to sleet and freezing rain, then freezing rain prior to daybreak. Around a quarter inch of ice was reported, but shortly after sunrise temperatures warmed up above freezing allowing a changeover to all rain. Impacts across the area were minimal due to temperatures only a few degrees below freezing initially, then warming above freezing around mid-morning. There were some accidents in the area.

Winter Storm in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation began as a mixture of snow and sleet across the area during the overnight hours of the 19th. Snowfall amounts in the area during the onset of the precipitation ranged from just a few tenths to as much as two inches. Gradually, the precipitation changed over to sleet and freezing rain, then freezing rain prior to daybreak. Trained spotters in the area measured between a quarter and a half an inch of ice. Shortly after sunrise temperatures warmed up above freezing allowing a changeover to all rain. Impacts across the area were minimal due to temperatures only a few degrees below freezing initially, then warming above freezing around mid-morning. There were some accidents in the area, and also some power outages.

Winter Storm in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 01:50:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation started during the overnight hours across the area, and transitioned from sleet to freezing rain fairly quickly prior to daybreak on the 19th. Approximately a quarter inch of ice was reported throughout the area. However, temperatures were around freezing through this event allowing for minimal impact. Temperatures even rose above freezing during the morning hours allowing for precipitation to change to rain. A few accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in WYANDOT, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 01:50:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Precipitation started during the overnight hours across the region, and transitioned from sleet to freezing rain, and then changed to rain through the early morning hours of the 19th. Approximately a quarter inch of ice was reported across the area. However, temperatures were around freezing through this event allowing for minimal impact. Temperatures even rose slightly above freezing during the mid morning hours. A few accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in WOOD, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 02:30:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation began during the overnight hours of the 19th, and continued through the late morning hours. Precipitation initially was a mixture of snow and sleet across the area, then quickly transitioned over to freezing rain. Freezing rain continued through the late morning hours, and even transitioned over to rain across the southern half of the county before ending. Around a quarter inch of ice was reported across the area. A trained spotter just southwest of Bowling Green reported a quarter inch of ice. In Perrysburg, a dead tree stressed by ice fell onto a house causing minor damage. Overall, the ice impact was fairly minimal as temperatures were around freezing and even rose above freezing before precipitation ended. There were some accidents across the area and some power lines down, but overall damage throughout the area was relatively minor.

Winter Storm in ERIE, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 02:15:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation began as a mix of snow and sleet during the overnight hours of the 19th but quickly changed to freezing rain prior to daybreak. The freezing rain lasted for several hours, and between a quarter and a half an inch of ice was reported by trained spotters. However, with temperatures only slightly below freezing prior to daybreak, and then rising to around the mid thirties during the morning, the impact of ice across the area was rather minimal. A few accidents were reported, and some small branches were reported down. Power outages were also not widespread.

Winter Storm in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 02:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:27:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation began during the early morning hours of the 19th as mainly sleet across the area. Sleet quickly transitioned over to freezing rain and persisted for several hours during the morning. Around a quarter inch of ice was reported throughout the county, but as temperatures continued to warm up the freezing rain transitioned to rain, especially over the southern half of the county. Due to temperatures being close to freezing and then above freezing during this event, impacts on major roadways and power lines was minimal. A few accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation began as mainly a mixture of sleet and freezing rain with  snowfall initially confined across far northern portions of the county during the overnight hours of the 19th. Precipitation gradually changed over to freezing rain prior to daybreak, then changed over to all rain shortly after sunrise. Around a quarter inch of ice was reported, but with temperatures warming up quickly through the morning impacts from the ice were rather minimal. Some accidents were reported.