An intense low pressure system tracked from the Lower Mississippi River Valley northeast into northern Indiana late February 1st into February 2nd.  A mixture of sleet, snow, and freezing rain developed out ahead of this system during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st. Many locations received between 0.5 and 1.5 of sleet and several inches of snow. This combined with wind gusts in excess of 40 mph created reduced visibilities and hazardous driving conditions across portions of northwest Ohio.

Winter Storm in ALLEN, OHIO
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mixture of heavy snow and sleet developed during the late afternoon hours of February 1st, and quickly changed over to sleet and freezing drizzle in the evening and overnight hours. Precipitation then ended as a period of snow during the morning hours of February 2nd. A CoCoRaHS observer reports 2 inches of sleet and 3 inches of total snow accumulation 3 miles northeast of Lima. This combined with wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph created reduced visibilities and dangerous driving conditions. There were reports of accidents and school closings across the region.

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

A mixture of heavy snow and sleet developed during the late afternoon hours of February 1st, and quickly changed over to sleet and freezing drizzle in the evening and overnight hours. Precipitation then ended as a period of snow during the morning hours of February 2nd. The Emergency Manager reported 1.25 inches of sleet, 0.10 of freezing rain, and 2 inches of snow accumulation at Van Wert. This combined with wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph created reduced visibilities and dangerous driving conditions. There were reports of accidents and school closings across the region.

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

A mixture of heavy snow and sleet developed during the late afternoon hours of February 1st, and quickly changed over to sleet and freezing drizzle in the evening and overnight hours. Precipitation then ended as a period of snow during the morning hours of February 2nd. Sleet accumulations of 1 to 2 inches and snowfall accumulations of 2-3 inches were common across the county. This combined with wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph created reduced visibilities and dangerous driving conditions. There were reports of accidents and school closings across the region.

Winter Storm in PUTNAM, OHIO
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mixture of heavy snow and sleet developed during the late afternoon hours of February 1st, and quickly changed over to sleet and freezing drizzle in the evening and overnight hours. Precipitation then ended as a period of snow during the morning hours of February 2nd. A trained spotter reported 2.3 inches of sleet and 0.10 of freezing rain at Columbus Grove. This combined with wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph created reduced visibilities and dangerous driving conditions. There were reports of accidents and school closings across the region.