An intense low pressure system tracked from the Lower Mississippi River Valley northeast into northern Indiana late February 1st into February 2nd. Heavy snow and sleet developed out ahead of this system during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st, with many locations picking up between 3 and 7 inches of snow and sleet. This combined with wind gusts in excess of 40 mph created blizzard conditions across much of northwest Ohio.

Blizzard in WILLIAMS, OHIO
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common, with totals across the county generally ranging between 4 and 7 inches. Snow drifts of 2 to 3 feet were also reported across the county. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in numerous accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in FULTON, OHIO
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common, with totals across the county generally ranging between 4 and 7 inches. Snow drifts of 2 to 3 feet were also reported across the county. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in numerous accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in HENRY, OHIO
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common, with totals across the county generally ranging between 4 and 7 inches. Snow drifts of 2 to 3 feet were also reported across the county. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in numerous accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common, with totals across the county generally ranging between 4 and 7 inches. Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet were also reported across the county, which led to numerous road closures. The significant blowing and drifting snow also resulted in numerous accidents and school closings across the region.