A potent upper level disturbance lifted northeastward into the Ohio Valley on February 5th. Moderate to heavy snow accompanied this system, with amounts generally ranging between 4 and 7 inches across northwest Ohio.

Heavy Snow in PAULDING, OHIO
From 05-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 05-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Moderate to heavy snow overspread the area during the morning hours of February 5th, and continued through much of the day. Visibilities were reduced to between a quarter and a half a mile for much of the event, with total snow accumulations of 5-7 inches reported across the county. The snow created slick roads which led to slide-offs and accidents across the region.

Heavy Snow in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 05-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 05-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Moderate to heavy snow overspread the area during the morning hours of February 5th, and continued through much of the day. Visibilities were reduced to between a quarter and a half a mile for much of the event, with total snow accumulations of 5-7 inches reported across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer reported 6.0 inches of snow accumulation 1 mile east of Defiance. The snow created slick roads which led to slide-offs and accidents across the region.

Heavy Snow in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 05-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 05-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Moderate to heavy snow overspread the area during the morning hours of February 5th, and continued through much of the day. Visibilities were reduced to between a quarter and a half a mile for much of the event, with total snow accumulations of 5-7 inches reported across the county. The Emergency Manager reported 6.0 inches of total snow accumulation in Convoy. The snow created slick roads which led to slide-offs and accidents across the region.

Heavy Snow in PUTNAM, OHIO
From 05-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 05-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Moderate to heavy snow overspread the area during the morning hours of February 5th, and continued through much of the day. Visibilities were reduced to between a quarter and a half a mile for much of the event, with total snow accumulations of 5-7 inches reported across the county. The snow created slick roads which led to slide-offs and accidents across the region.

Heavy Snow in HENRY, OHIO
From 05-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 05-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Moderate to heavy snow overspread the area during the morning hours of February 5th, and continued through much of the day. Visibilities were reduced to between a quarter and a half a mile for much of the event, with total snow accumulations of 5-7 inches reported across the county. A trained spotter reported 6.2 inches of total snow accumulation 4 miles north-northeast of Belmore. The snow created slick roads which led to slide-offs and accidents across the region.

Heavy Snow in WILLIAMS, OHIO
From 05-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 05-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Moderate to heavy snow overspread the area during the morning hours of February 5th, and continued through much of the day. Visibilities were reduced to between a quarter and a half a mile for much of the event, with total snow accumulations of 5-7 inches reported across the county. The Emergency Manager reported 6.0 inches of total snow accumulation in Byran. The snow created slick roads which led to slide-offs and accidents across the region.

Heavy Snow in FULTON, OHIO
From 05-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 05-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Moderate to heavy snow overspread the area during the morning hours of February 5th, and continued through much of the day. Visibilities were reduced to between a quarter and a half a mile for much of the event, with total snow accumulations of 5-7 inches reported across the county. The snow created slick roads which led to slide-offs and accidents across the region.

Winter Weather in ALLEN, OHIO
From 05-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 05-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Moderate to heavy snow overspread the area around daybreak on February 5th, and continued through much of the day. Visibilities were reduced to between a quarter and a half a mile for much of the day, with total snow accumulations of 4-5 inches reported across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer reported 4.5 inches of snow accumulation in Lima. The snow created slick roads which led to slide-offs and accidents across the region.