A frontal boundary was stalled over the Tennessee Valley for the early part of the week. Upper level disturbances crossed through the Ohio Valley during this time and accumulating snowfall began on Tuesday. Warmer air aloft on Tuesday afternoon brought a significant amount of freezing rain to areas south of I-70 and especially near the Ohio River.
Significant snowfall occurred on the back side of this system with snowfall rates on Wednesday morning approaching two inches per hour along the I-71 corridor between Cincinnati and Columbus.

Heavy Snow in ADAMS, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Over five inches of snow was measured at the county garage in West Union.

Heavy Snow in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nine inches of snow fell in Saint Marys with 10 inches measured in Wapakoneta.

Heavy Snow in FAYETTE, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Six inches of snow fell in Washington Court House.

Heavy Snow in FAIRFIELD, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Six and a half inches of snow was measured in Baltimore with three tenths of an inch of ice.

Heavy Snow in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inches of snow and a half inch of ice was measured at the Ohio State University campus.

Heavy Snow in GREENE, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Seven inches of snow and a half inch of ice was measured at the county garage in Xenia.

Heavy Snow in HARDIN, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine inches of snow was measured in Kenton.

Heavy Snow in BROWN, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Eight inches of snow was measured at the county garage in Georgetown.

Heavy Snow in BUTLER, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to ten inches of snow was measured at various points across the county. A quarter to a half inch of ice was also reported.

Heavy Snow in CLINTON, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A quarter inch of ice was measured at the NWS office in Wilmington.

Heavy Snow in CHAMPAIGN, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Eight inches of snow was estimated in the northeast part of the county. Lesser amounts of five to six inches were estimated in the south part due to a period of freezing rain and sleet.

Heavy Snow in CLARK, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Five and a half inches of snow was measured at the county garage in Springfield.

Heavy Snow in CLERMONT, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight and a half inches of snow was measured in Miami Township, with over a half inch of ice accumulation. In Amelia, the county garage measured ten inches of snow with .8 inches of ice accumulation.

Heavy Snow in DARKE, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eleven and a half inches of snow was measured in Abbottsville.

Heavy Snow in DELAWARE, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A quarter inch of ice was measured at the county warning point in Delaware, along with with 3 inches of snow and sleet.

Heavy Snow in ROSS, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Six inches of snow was measured in Chillicothe. Significant snow and ice accumulations were reported across the county.

Heavy Snow in SCIOTO, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Eight inches of snow was measured in Lucasville at the county garage. Rosemount had significant icing with large trees uprooted. In Portsmouth, 5.8 inches of snow was measured.

Heavy Snow in SHELBY, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Nine and a half inches was measured at the county garage in Sidney.

Heavy Snow in MADISON, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten inches of snow was measured in London.

Heavy Snow in MERCER, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Ten inches of snow was measured in Celina.

Heavy Snow in MIAMI, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Eleven and a half inches of snow was measured in Covington. Ten inches fell in Troy.

Heavy Snow in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten and a half inches of snow fell in Brookville, with nine inches measured in both Clayton and Miamisburg.

Heavy Snow in PIKE, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six inches of snow was measured in Piketon.

Heavy Snow in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to nine inches of snow was measured across the county. Ice accumulations ranged from four to eight tenths of an inch.

Heavy Snow in HIGHLAND, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snow was measured in Hillsboro.

Heavy Snow in HOCKING, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snow was measured in Logan.

Heavy Snow in LICKING, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

A half inch of ice accumulated in Jacksontown.

Heavy Snow in UNION, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thirteen inches of snow fell in the Somersville area. Ten inches of snow fell west of Plain City, with two tenths of an inch of icing.

Heavy Snow in WARREN, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Mason measured 9.6 inches of snow. Icing accumulations across the county ranged from .4 to .8 inches.

Heavy Snow in LOGAN, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to a foot of snow fell in Quincy. In Zanesfield, 8.8 inches was measured.

Heavy Snow in PREBLE, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten inches of snow was measured in West Alexandria, with nine inches measured in Eaton. Two tenths of an inch of ice was also reported in southern parts of the county.

Heavy Snow in PICKAWAY, OHIO
From 27-JAN-09 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Five inches of snow was measured in Circleville.