An area of low pressure centered over Tennessee at daybreak on February 9th moved rapidly northeast during the day.  By early evening, the low was centered over Central Ohio.  The low continued to move northeast during the evening hours and exited the state just after midnight on February 10th.  Snow associated with this low spread into northern Ohio a couple hours before sunrise on the 9th.  The snow continued most of the 9th before briefly tapering to flurries or freezing drizzle during the evening hours.  Light to moderate snow resumed before midnight on the 10th and then continued into the morning hours.  The snow tapered to flurries in the Toledo area late in the morning, but didn't quit in the Mansfield area till late afternoon.  The heaviest snow fell in Northwest Ohio where accumulations in Lucas County topped a foot.  Storm total accumulations dropped off considerably to the south and east of Toledo.  Heavy snow was also reported in Ashtabula County where Lake Erie helped to enhance the snowfall.  Snow began in Ashtabula County during the afternoon of the 9th and then increased in intensity during the early morning hours of the 10th when winds became westerly.  Heavy snow was reported during the morning hours of the 10th with the snow finally tapering off during the evening.  Local accumulations of more than 10 inches were reported in Ashtabula County.   Winds across northern Ohio went from easterly to southwest or west during the evening hours of the 9th as the low moved through.  Gusts to 25 mph began soon after this transition occurred.  Winds remained strong through the early morning hours of the 10th.  Considerable blowing and drifting was reported in Northwest Ohio making difficult driving conditions even worse.  Many accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in WOOD, OHIO
From 09-FEB-10 05:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Wood County a couple hours before sunrise on February 9th.  The snow picked up in intensity late in the morning with periods of moderate to heavy snow then reported into early evening.  The intensity of the snow lessened during the evening hours with light snow finally ending late in the morning of February 10th.  Snowfall rates at the peak of the storm were around an inch per hour with visibilities less than one half mile.   Total snow accumulations across Wood County ranged from 6 to 10 inches with the highest amounts in the northwest corner of the county.  A cooperative observer in Bowling Green measured a storm total of 8.0 inches.  A snow spotter in Perrysburg measured 6.2 inches of snow for the event.  East to southeast winds accompanied the snow as it fell.  Winds eventually became southwest and increased during the evening hours of the 9th.  Winds gusted to as much as 25 mph from the late evening hours of the 9th through the early morning hours of the 10th.  The winds and snow combined to create considerable blowing and drifting.  Travel was severely hampered by this storm and many accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in LUCAS, OHIO
From 09-FEB-10 05:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow began in Lucas County a couple hours before sunrise on February 9th.  The snow picked up in intensity late in the morning with periods of moderate to heavy snow then reported into early evening.  The intensity of the snow lessened during the evening hours with light snow finally ending late in the morning of February 10th.  Snowfall rates at the peak of the storm were around an inch per hour with visibilities less than one half mile.   Total snow accumulations across Lucas County ranged from 9 to 12 inches with the higher amounts in the western end of the county.  Officially, 12.1 inches of snow was measured at Toledo Express Airport.   A snow spotter at Point Place measured a storm total of 10.4 inches with 10.0 inches measured by a spotter in the City of Toledo.   East to southeast winds accompanied the snow as it fell.  Winds eventually became southwest and increased during the evening hours of the 9th.  Winds gusted to as much as 25 mph from the late evening hours of the 9th through the early morning hours of the 10th.  The winds and snow combined to create considerable blowing and drifting.  Travel was severely hampered by this storm and many accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in SENECA, OHIO
From 09-FEB-10 05:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Seneca County a couple hours before daybreak on February 9th.  The snow picked up in intensity later in the morning with periods of moderate snow then reported into early evening.  The intensity of the snow lessened during the evening hours with light snow finally ending late in the morning of February 10th.  Snowfall rates at the peak of the storm were around an inch per hour with visibilities less than one half mile.   Total snow accumulations across Seneca County ranged from 5 to 7 inches with the higher amounts in the northwest corner of the county.  A cooperative observer in Tiffin measured 6.0 inches of snow.  East to southeast winds accompanied the snow as it fell.  Winds eventually became southwest and increased during the evening hours of the 9th.  Winds gusted to as much as 25 mph from the late evening hours of the 9th through the early morning hours of the 10th.  The winds and snow combined to create considerable blowing and drifting.  Travel was difficult during this storm and several accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 09-FEB-10 06:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began in Sandusky County just before daybreak on February 9th.  The snow picked up in intensity later in the morning with periods of moderate snow then reported into early evening.  The intensity of the snow lessened during the evening hours with light snow finally ending late in the morning of February 10th.  Snowfall rates at the peak of the storm were around an inch per hour with visibilities less than one half mile.   Total snow accumulations across Sandusky County ranged from 5 to 7 inches with the higher amounts in the northwest corner of the county.  A cooperative observer in Fremont measured 6.0 inches of snow.  East to southeast winds accompanied the snow as it fell.  Winds eventually became southwest and increased during the evening hours of the 9th.  Winds gusted to as much as 25 mph from the late evening hours of the 9th through the early morning hours of the 10th.  The winds and snow combined to create considerable blowing and drifting.  Travel was difficult during this storm and several accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 09-FEB-10 05:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow began in Richland County just before daybreak on February 9th.  The snow picked up in intensity later in the morning with periods of moderate to heavy snow then reported into early evening.  The intensity of the snow lessened during the evening hours with light snow finally ending late in the afternoon on February 10th.  Some patchy freezing drizzle was also reported during the evening of the 9th.  Snowfall rates at the peak of the storm were around an inch per hour with visibilities less than one half mile.  Total snow accumulations across Richland County ranged from 6 to locally 10 inches.  Officially, 9.9 inches of snow was measured at Mansfield Lahm Airport on the 9th and 10th.  Most of this snow fell during the morning and afternoon hours of the 9th.  East to southeast winds accompanied the snow as it fell and helped to locally enhance the snowfall.  This enhancement resulted from the winds blowing from lower elevations toward higher elevations.  Winds eventually became southwest and increased during the evening hours of the 9th.  Winds gusted to as much as 25 mph from the late evening hours of the 9th through the early morning hours of the 10th.  The winds and snow combined to create considerable blowing and drifting.  Travel was difficult during this storm and several accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 09-FEB-10 05:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Snow began in Ashland County just before daybreak on February 9th.  The snow picked up in intensity later in the morning with periods of moderate to heavy snow then reported into early evening.  The intensity of the snow lessened during the evening hours with light snow finally ending late in the afternoon on February 10th.  Some patchy freezing drizzle was also reported during the evening of the 9th.  Snowfall rates at the peak of the storm were around an inch per hour with visibilities less than one half mile.  Total snow accumulations across Ashland County ranged from 6 to 8 inches.  East to southeast winds accompanied the snow as it fell and helped to locally enhance the snowfall.  This enhancement resulted from the winds blowing from lower elevations toward higher elevations.  Winds eventually became southwest and increased during the evening hours of the 9th.  Winds gusted to as much as 25 mph from the late evening hours of the 9th through the early morning hours of the 10th.  The winds and snow combined to create considerable blowing and drifting.  Travel was difficult during this storm and several accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 09-FEB-10 07:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Snow began in Ottawa County just before daybreak on February 9th.  The snow picked up in intensity later in the morning with periods of moderate snow then reported into early evening.  The intensity of the snow lessened during the evening hours with light snow finally ending late in the morning of February 10th.  Snowfall rates at the peak of the storm were around an inch per hour with visibilities less than one half mile.  Total snow accumulations across Ottawa County ranged from 5 to 7 inches with the higher amounts in the western end of the county.  East to southeast winds accompanied the snow as it fell.  Winds eventually became southwest and increased during the evening hours of the 9th.  Winds gusted to as much as 25 mph from the late evening hours of the 9th through the early morning hours of the 10th.  The winds and snow combined to create considerable blowing and drifting.  Travel was difficult during this storm and many accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 09-FEB-10 13:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began in Ashtabula County just after midday on February 9th.  Mainly light snow was reported during the afternoon and evening hours of the 9th.  Winds eventually became westerly off of Lake Erie just before midnight on the 10th which helped to enhance the snowfall.  The snow intensity picked up greatly during the early morning hours of the 10th with periods of moderate to heavy snow then reported into the afternoon of the 10th.  The snow eventually tapered off around sunset on the 10th.  Snowfall rates at times exceeded an inch per hour with visibilities less than a half mile.  Snowfall totals on the 9th and 10th ranged from 6 to 10 inches over much of Ashtabula County.  A snow spotter in Pierpont measured an event total of 11.5 inches.  In addition, winds gusted to as much as 25 mph from the late evening hours of the 9th through the early morning hours of the 10th.  The winds and snow combined to create considerable blowing and drifting.  Travel was difficult during this storm and many accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in ASHTABULA LAKESHORE, OHIO
From 09-FEB-10 13:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began in Ashtabula County just after midday on February 9th.  Mainly light snow was reported during the afternoon and evening hours of the 9th.  Winds eventually became westerly off of Lake Erie just before midnight on the 10th which helped to enhance the snowfall.  The snow intensity picked up greatly during the early morning hours of the 10th with periods of moderate snow then reported into the afternoon of the 10th.  The snow eventually tapered off around sunset on the 10th.  Snowfall rates at times exceeded an inch per hour with visibilities less than a half mile.  Snowfall totals on the 9th and 10th ranged from 6 to 8 inches over northern Ashtabula County.  A snow spotter in Conneaut measured an event total of 8.3 inches and 6.8 inches was measured in the City of Ashtabula.  In addition, winds gusted to as much as 25 mph from the late evening hours of the 9th through the early morning hours of the 10th.  The winds and snow combined to create considerable blowing and drifting.   Travel was difficult during this storm and several accidents were reported.