An area of low pressure moved up the Ohio Valley on January 11th and crossed northern Ohio during the evening hours.  Snow associated with this low began around midday on the 11th with periods of moderate to heavy snow reported during the afternoon.  The snow lessened for a time during the evening but picked up again after midnight on the 12th as cold northerly winds behind the low began to interact with Lake Erie.  More moderate to heavy snow occurred during the early morning hours of the 12th.  The snow showers finally tapered to flurries late in the afternoon.  Snowfall totals across Cuyahoga, Summit and Geauga Counties ranged from 6 to 12 inches.  Peak totals for these counties included: 15.4 inches at Sagamore Hills in Summit County; 14.0 inches in Russell Township in Geauga County and 12.7 inches at Broadview Heights in Cuyahoga County.  Northwest winds gusted to as much as 25 mph during this event and caused considerable blowing and drifting.  Travel was very difficult during this event.  Many school districts were either closed or delayed during this storm.  Many accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 11-JAN-11 13:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An area of low pressure moved up the Ohio Valley on January 11th and crossed northern Ohio during the evening hours. Snow associated with this low began around midday on the 11th with periods of moderate to heavy snow reported during the afternoon. The snow lessened for a time during the evening but picked up again after midnight on the 12th as cold northerly winds behind the low began to interact with Lake Erie. More moderate to heavy snow occurred during the early morning hours of the 12th. The snow showers finally tapered to flurries late in the afternoon. Snowfall totals across Cuyahoga County ranged from 6 to 10 inches.  A peak total of 12.7 inches was reported at Broadview Heights with 11.8 inches at Solon.  Northwest winds gusted to as much as 25 mph during this event and caused considerable blowing and drifting.  Travel was very difficult during this event.  Many school districts were either closed or delayed during this storm.

Winter Storm in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 11-JAN-11 14:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An area of low pressure moved up the Ohio Valley on January 11th and crossed northern Ohio during the evening hours. Snow associated with this low began around midday on the 11th with periods of moderate to heavy snow reported during the afternoon. The snow lessened for a time during the evening but picked up again after midnight on the 12th as cold northerly winds behind the low began to interact with Lake Erie. More moderate to heavy snow occurred during the early morning hours of the 12th. The snow showers finally tapered to flurries late in the afternoon.  Snowfall totals across Geauga County ranged from 6 to 10 inches.  A peak total of 14.0 inches was reported in Russell Township.  Northwest winds gusted to as much as 25 mph during this event and caused considerable blowing and drifting.  Travel was very difficult during this event.  Many school districts were either closed or delayed during this storm.

Winter Storm in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 11-JAN-11 13:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An area of low pressure moved up the Ohio Valley on January 11th and crossed northern Ohio during the evening hours. Snow associated with this low began around midday on the 11th with periods of moderate to heavy snow reported during the afternoon.  The snow lessened for a time during the evening but picked up again after midnight on the 12th as cold northerly winds behind the low began to interact with Lake Erie.  More moderate to heavy snow occurred during the early morning hours of the 12th.  The snow showers finally tapered to flurries late in the afternoon.  Snowfall totals across northern Summit County ranged from 6 to 12 inches with lesser amounts further south.  A peak total of 15.4 inches was reported at Sagamore Hills with 11.5 inches at Twinsburg.  Northwest winds gusted to as much as 25 mph during this event and caused considerable blowing and drifting.  Travel was very difficult during this event.  Many school districts were either closed or delayed during this storm.