An area of low pressure over western Pennsylvania during the afternoon of March 10th moved north to near Buffalo during the evening hours.  The low then lingered over southeastern Ontario through the early afternoon hours of the 11th while slowly weakening.  Rain associated with this low changed to snow during the evening hours of the 10th.  Periods of moderate to heavy snow were reported from around midnight on the 11th through midday.  The snow ended from west to east during the afternoon hours.  A brief period of freezing drizzle or very light freezing rain was reported over far northeastern Ohio just as the snow ended.  The heaviest snow fell along and north of the Ohio Turnpike from Lorain County east across the Cleveland Metropolitan area and into Northeast Ohio.  Snowfall totals ranged from around six inches in Lorain County to more than 12 inches over portions of Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula County.  Peak totals for each of the counties affected included: 18.7 inches at Madison in Lake County; 15.0 inches at Pierpont in Ashtabula County; 13.0 inches at Thompson in Geauga County; 11.1 inches at Lyndhurst in Cuyahoga County; 9.0 inches at Warren in Trumbull County and 7.5 inches at Elyria in Lorain County.  North to northwest winds gusting to as much as 25 mph accompanied the snow and caused some blowing and drifting initially.  Temperatures eventually warmed to near the freezing mark resulting in less blowing but very wet and heavy snow.  Travel was difficult during this storm and many accidents were reported.  Many school districts either delayed or canceled classes on the 11th.

Winter Storm in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-MAR-11 18:30:00 to 11-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rain changed to snow during the evening hours of March 10th. Periods of moderate to heavy snow were reported from around midnight on the 11th through midday.  Snowfall totals over Cuyahoga County ranged from six to ten inches with a peak of 11.1 inches reported in Lyndhurst. Officially, 6.2 inches of snow was measured at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.  North to northwest winds gusting to as much as 25 mph accompanied the snow and caused some blowing and drifting initially. Temperatures eventually warmed to near the freezing mark resulting in less blowing but very wet and heavy snow. Travel was difficult during this storm and many accidents were reported. Many school districts either delayed or canceled classes on the 11th.

Winter Storm in LAKE, OHIO
From 10-MAR-11 19:00:00 to 11-MAR-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rain changed to snow during the evening hours of March 10th. Periods of moderate to heavy snow were reported from around midnight on the 11th through midday.  The snow quickly ended during the early afternoon hours.  Snowfall totals over Lake County ranged from eight to twelve inches with a peak of 18.7 inches reported in Madison.  North to northwest winds gusting to as much as 25 mph accompanied the snow and caused some blowing and drifting initially. Temperatures eventually warmed to near the freezing mark resulting in less blowing but very wet and heavy snow. Travel was difficult during this storm and many accidents were reported. Many school districts either delayed or canceled classes on the 11th.

Winter Storm in LORAIN, OHIO
From 10-MAR-11 18:00:00 to 11-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rain changed to snow during the evening hours of March 10th.  Periods of moderate to heavy snow were reported from around midnight on the 11th through midday.  Snowfall totals over much of Lake County exceeded six inches with a peak of 7.5 inches reported at Elyria.  North to northwest winds gusting to as much as 25 mph accompanied the snow and causes some blowing and drifting initially. Temperatures eventually warmed to near the freezing mark resulting in less blowing but very wet and heavy snow. Travel was difficult during this storm and many accidents were reported. Many school districts either delayed or canceled classes on the 11th.

Winter Storm in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 10-MAR-11 19:00:00 to 11-MAR-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rain changed to snow during the evening hours of March 10th. Periods of moderate to heavy snow were reported from around midnight on the 11th through midday.  The snow quickly ended during the early afternoon hours.  Snowfall totals over Geauga County ranged from eight to twelve inches with a peak of 13.0 inches reported near Thompson.  North to northwest winds gusting to as much as 25 mph accompanied the snow and caused some blowing and drifting initially. Temperatures eventually warmed to near the freezing mark resulting in less blowing but very wet and heavy snow. Travel was difficult during this storm and many accidents were reported. Many school districts either delayed or canceled classes on the 11th.

Winter Storm in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 10-MAR-11 19:00:00 to 11-MAR-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rain changed to snow during the evening hours of March 10th. Periods of moderate to heavy snow were reported from around midnight on the 11th through midday. The snow ended during the afternoon hours.  Snowfall totals over Lake County ranged from six to eight inches with a peak of 9.4 inches measured at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna Township.  North to northwest winds gusting to as much as 25 mph accompanied the snow and caused some blowing and drifting initially. Temperatures eventually warmed to near the freezing mark resulting in less blowing but very wet and heavy snow. Travel was difficult during this storm and many accidents were reported. Many school districts either delayed or canceled classes on the 11th.

Winter Storm in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 10-MAR-11 19:00:00 to 11-MAR-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rain changed to snow during the evening hours of March 10th. Periods of moderate to heavy snow were reported from around midnight on the 11th through midday.  The snow ended during the afternoon hours.  Snowfall totals over Trumbull County ranged from six to eight inches with a peak of 9.0 inches in Warren.  North to northwest winds gusting to as much as 25 mph accompanied the snow and caused some blowing and drifting initially. Temperatures eventually warmed to near the freezing mark resulting in less blowing but very wet and heavy snow. Travel was difficult during this storm and many accidents were reported. Many school districts either delayed or canceled classes on the 11th.

Winter Storm in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 10-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 11-MAR-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rain changed to snow during the evening hours of March 10th. Periods of moderate to heavy snow were reported from around midnight on the 11th through midday.  The snow ended during the afternoon hours.  Snowfall totals over inland Ashtabula County ranged from eight to twelve inches with a peak of 15.0 inches at Pierpont.  North to northwest winds gusting to as much as 25 mph accompanied the snow and caused some blowing and drifting initially. Temperatures eventually warmed to near the freezing mark resulting in less blowing but very wet and heavy snow. Travel was difficult during this storm and many accidents were reported. Many school districts either delayed or canceled classes on the 11th.

Winter Storm in ASHTABULA LAKESHORE, OHIO
From 10-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 11-MAR-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rain changed to snow during the evening hours of March 10th. Periods of moderate to heavy snow were reported from around midnight on the 11th through midday. The snow ended during the afternoon hours.  Snowfall totals along the Ashtabula County lakeshore ranged from eight to twelve inches with a peak of 13.5 inches at Ashtabula.  North to northwest winds gusting to as much as 25 mph accompanied the snow and caused some blowing and drifting initially. Temperatures eventually warmed to near the freezing mark resulting in less blowing but very wet and heavy snow. Travel was difficult during this storm and many accidents were reported. Many school districts either delayed or canceled classes on the 11th.