Low pressure tracked eastward from the Mississippi Valley, and moved through the Ohio Valley on the 10th. With the low tracking south of the region colder air was able to remain in place allowing for mainly snow. Snow developed during the late evening hours of the 9th across southwest portions of the forecast area and slowly progressed east through the overnight hours. The snow didn't reach far northeastern Ohio until the early morning hours of the 10th. The snow was heavy at times during the morning hours, then tapered off from west to east through mid afternoon. Accumulations ranged mainly between 6 and 12 inches with highest amounts over northwest Ohio, and the least across central Ohio.

Winter Storm in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 14:30:00 to 10-JAN-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the afternoon hours of the 9th and continued through the early evening hours of the 10th. Across northern portions of the county, some lake effect snow showers persisted into the overnight hours. The snow was heaviest at times throughout both the morning and afternoon of the 10th. Precipitation changed from snow to a mix of sleet and freezing rain for a brief time in the afternoon on the 10th, but overall was not enough to limit snowfall accumulations significantly. Snow totals across the area ranged from 6.0 to 12.0 inches, with the highest accumulations over northern parts of the county. Trained spotters measured 12.0 inches in Hiram and 9.5 inches in Kent. Many accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in MAHONING, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 14:30:00 to 10-JAN-09 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow quickly developed during the afternoon of the 9th and visibilities dropped below 3 miles. The snow persisted through the overnight hours into the 10th, and didn't come to an end until late that evening. There was a brief period of freezing rain late on the 10th, then precipitation ended and pushed out of the area. Snowfall amounts varied between 6.0 and 12.0 inches. Trained spotters in the area measured 9.0 inches in Austintown and 11.0 inches in Boardman. Numerous accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in WOOD, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 10:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the morning hours of the 9th, and continued through the evening hours of the 10th. The snow was heaviest during the afternoon hours of both the 9th and 10th. Snowfall amounts ranged between 5.0 and 10.0 inches across the area. A trained spotter in Bowling Green reported 9.5 inches. Numerous accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 11:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the morning hours of the 9th, and continued through the evening hours of the 10th. The snow was heaviest during the afternoon hours of both the 9th and 10th. Snowfall amounts ranged between 7.0 and 10.0 inches across the area. A spotter in Genoa reported a storm total of 8.6 inches. Many accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 10:30:00 to 10-JAN-09 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the morning hours of the 9th, and continued through the evening hours of the 10th. The snow was heaviest during the afternoon hours of both the 9th and 10th. Snowfall amounts ranged between 7.0 and 10.0 inches across the area. Trained spotters in Clyde and Fremont reported storm totals of 9.8 and 7.3 inches respectively. Many accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in SENECA, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 10:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow began during the morning hours of the 9th, and continued through the evening hours of the 10th. The snow was heaviest during the afternoon hours of both the 9th and 10th. Snowfall amounts ranged between 7.0 and 10.0 inches across the area.  During the mid afternoon hours on the 10th, nearly 8 inches of snow was reported. Many accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in LUCAS, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 10:30:00 to 10-JAN-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the morning hours of the 9th, and continued through the evening hours of the 10th. The snow was heaviest during the afternoon hours of both the 9th and 10th. Snowfall amounts ranged between 8.0 and 13.0 inches across the area, with a storm total of 11.9 inches reported at Toledo Express Airport. Numerous accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 15:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the afternoon hours of the 9th and continued through the evening hours of the 10th. Some lake effect snow continued across the area into the overnight hours of the 10th. The snow was heaviest during the early morning hours of the 10th. There was a short period of transition where some sleet and freezing rain occurred in the area. However, it wasn't enough to reduce snowfall amounts significantly. Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 7.0 to 11.0 inches. Trained spotters in the area measured 9.8 inches in Bainbridge, and around 8.0 inches in Claridon Township. Many accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 15:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Just as scattered lake effect snow showers were diminishing across the area during the morning of the 9th, snow associated with the low pressure system was quickly approaching the area and began during the afternoon hours. Visibilities dropped below 3 miles shortly after the snow started. The snow persisted through the overnight hours into the 10th, and didn't come to an end until late that evening. Snowfall amounts varied between 6.0 and 12.0 inches. Trained spotters in the area measured 8.5 inches in Pierpont and 6.9 inches just south of Ashtabula. Many accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 14:30:00 to 10-JAN-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the afternoon hours of the 9th and continued through the evening hours of the 10th. Some lake effect snow continued across the area into the overnight hours of the 10th. The snow was heaviest during the early morning hours of the 10th. There was a short period of transition where some sleet and freezing rain occurred in the area. However, it wasn't enough to reduce snowfall amounts significantly. Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 8.0 to 12.0 inches. At Cleveland Hopkins Airport 10.8 inches was measured. Elsewhere, trained observers measured 9.8 inches in both Broadview Heights and Solon, 8.0 inches in Garfield Heights, 9.0 inches in North Royalton, and 8.5 inches in Pepper Pike. Numerous accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 14:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the afternoon hours of the 9th and continued through the early evening hours of the 10th. Across northern portions of the county, some lake effect snow persisted into the overnight hours. The snow was heaviest at times throughout both the morning and afternoon of the 10th. Precipitation changed from snow to a mix of sleet and freezing rain for a brief time in the afternoon on the 10th, but overall was not enough to limit snowfall accumulations significantly. Snow totals across the area ranged from 6.0 to 10.0 inches. At the Akron-Canton Airport, 6.7 inches was measured. Trained spotters measured 9.0 inches in Twinsburg, 8.0 inches in Bath, and 8.3 inches in Tallmadge. Many accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 14:30:00 to 10-JAN-09 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow quickly developed during the afternoon of the 9th and visibilities dropped below 3 miles. The snow persisted through the overnight hours into the 10th, and didn't come to an end until late that evening. There was a brief period of freezing rain late on the 10th, then precipitation ended and pushed out of the area. Snowfall amounts varied between 8.0 and 14.0 inches. The Youngstown Airport measured 12.8 inches for a storm total. Trained spotters in the area measured 14.5 inches in Newton Falls, 13.5 inches in Warren, and around 9.0 inches in Mesopotamia. Many accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in LAKE, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 15:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the afternoon hours of the 9th and continued through the evening hours of the 10th. Some lake effect snow continued across the area into the overnight hours of the 10th. The snow was heaviest during the early morning hours of the 10th. Snowfall ranged between 7.0 and 10.0 inches for the event. Trained spotters measured 9.0 inches in Leroy, 8.4 inches in Mentor, and 7.5 inches in Willoughby. Many accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in ERIE, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 12:30:00 to 10-JAN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the morning hours of the 9th, and continued through the evening hours of the 10th. The snow was heaviest during the afternoon hours of the 9th, as well as the overnight and early morning hours of the 10th. Snowfall amounts ranged between 7.0 and 10.0 inches across the area. A storm total of 9.7 inches was reported in Huron, and 7.8 inches in Sandusky. Many accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in HURON, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 12:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began towards midday on the 9th, and continued through the evening hours of the 10th. The snow was heaviest during the afternoon hours of the 9th, as well as the overnight and early morning hours of the 10th. Snowfall amounts ranged between 7.0 and 10 inches across the area. Nearly 10 inches was reported in Norwalk. Many accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in LORAIN, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 13:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began across the area around midday on the 9th, and persisted through the evening hours of the 10th. Locations just to the south experienced breaks in the snow at times, along with occasionally mixing in with sleet or freezing rain before ending. However, Lorain County experienced nearly all snow for this event without significant breaks in the precipitation. Snowfall was heaviest during the late overnight and early morning hours of the 10th. Snowfall amounts ranged from 6.0 to 10.0 inches across the area. Trained spotters reported storm totals of 9.3 inches in Carlisle, 9.6 in North Ridgeville, 6.5 in Wellington, and 9.0 in Sheffield. Many accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in MEDINA, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 13:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began across the area around midday on the 9th, and persisted through the evening hours of the 10th. There was quite a variation in precipitation type and intensity across the county during this event. The northern half of the county experienced mainly snow while central and southern areas experienced some breaks in the precipitation, as well as a mix of sleet and freezing rain from time to time. Snowfall totals varied quite a bit, but even southern locations of the county were able to pick up at least 6.0 inches for the event. Trained spotters across the area measured 7.1 inches in Seville, and both Hinckley and Brunswick had 9.4 inches. Numerous accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 12:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the midday hours of the 9th and continued through the evening hours of the 10th. However, there were some significant breaks in the precipitation during the event. Snow tapered off during the evening hours of the 9th and didn't pick up again until around 6am on the 10th. Snow continued through the morning hours and was heavy at times. The snow tapered off around midday. Precipitation into the afternoon was light and actually transitioned to freezing rain later in the afternoon. The freezing rain changed back to snow before ending that evening. Snowfall amounts ranged significantly from north to south in the county. Northern areas picked up between 7.0 and 10.0 inches while the southern half ranged between 3.0 and 7.0 inches. The observers at Mansfield Lahm Airport measured 9.9 inches for the event. Other spotters in the vicinity of Mansfield measured 7.0 and 10.0 inches for the event. Many accidents were reported across the area.

Winter Storm in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 09-JAN-09 12:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the midday hours of the 9th and continued through the evening hours of the 10th. However, there were some significant breaks in the precipitation during the event. Snow tapered off during the evening hours of the 9th and didn't pick up again until around 7am on the 10th. Snow continued through the morning hours and was heavy at times. The snow tapered off around midday. Precipitation into the afternoon was light and actually transitioned to freezing rain later in the afternoon. The freezing rain changed back to snow before ending that evening. Snowfall amounts ranged significantly from north to south in the county. Trained spotters across the county picked up between 5.0 and 9.0 inches across the north, while the southern half ranged between 2.0 and 5.0 inches. Many accidents were reported across the area.