A strong low pressure system over the northeastern portion of the country pushed cold air into the Ohio Valley, resulting in a period of snow showers. Gusty northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph caused some blowing and drifting through the early morning hours of the 27th. One to two inches of snow fell on average, with a few 4 inch or higher amounts being recorded due to localized drifting.

Winter Weather in FAIRFIELD, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Lancaster measured 4 inches of snow on the evening of the 26th. A spotter located 2.7 northeast of Pickerington measured 3.3 inches the following morning.

Winter Weather in GREENE, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Xenia measured an inch of snowfall.

Winter Weather in HIGHLAND, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Hillsboro measured three inches of snowfall.

Winter Weather in LICKING, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Newark measured six inches of snowfall, estimated to be this high due to drifting.

Winter Weather in LOGAN, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Bellefontaine measured three inches of snowfall.

Winter Weather in PIKE, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two inches of snow was measured at the county garage in Piketon.

Winter Weather in ROSS, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Chillicothe measured 2 inches of snowfall.

Winter Weather in SCIOTO, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Portsmouth measured 1.5 inches of snowfall.

Winter Weather in CLARK, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two spotters in Springfield measured 1.6 and 2 inches of snowfall.

Winter Weather in CLERMONT, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall in Batavia was measured to be 1.5 inches.

Winter Weather in CLINTON, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The forecast office in Wilmington measured 1.8 inches while the county garage measured 1.5 inches.

Winter Weather in DARKE, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Greenville measured an inch of snow.

Winter Weather in DELAWARE, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Delaware measured 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

By daybreak of the 27th, a spotter in Westerville measured 3 inches of snow while a spotter in Dublin measured 2.6 inches.

Winter Weather in ADAMS, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inches of snow was measured in West Union.

Winter Weather in BROWN, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inches of snow was measured in Georgetown.

Winter Weather in BUTLER, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters in both Bethany and 4.7 miles east of Hamilton measured 1.7 inches of snowfall.

Winter Weather in SHELBY, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter 5 miles northeast of Sidney measured 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in UNION, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Marysville measured 2.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in WARREN, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Lebanon measured 2 inches of snow while a spotter in Mason measured 1.5 inches.

Winter Weather in PREBLE, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inches of snow was measured in Eaton. The rainfall observer also located in Eaton measured 1.7 inches.

Winter Weather in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Huber Heights measured 2 inches of snow, while the county garage in Dayton measured 1.5 inches.

Winter Weather in MADISON, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in London measured two inches of snowfall.

Winter Weather in PICKAWAY, OHIO
From 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inches of snow fell in Circleville.