An area of strong high pressure was centered over the upper Ohio Valley on the morning of April 29th.  Clear skies and calm winds allowed for very cold low temperatures.  Readings in some areas dipped into the lower 20s and temperatures were below freezing at most locations for several hours.  As much as 80 percent of the grape crop was destroyed.  Fruit trees in northern Ohio were also hard hit.  Monetary losses from this freeze were significant.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WAYNE, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 04:00:00 to 29-APR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce. Damage to fruit trees is believed to have been significant. A cooperative observer in Wooster reported a low of 29 degrees.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MEDINA, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 03:00:00 to 29-APR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce. Damage to fruit trees is believed to have been significant. Low temperatures were in the middle and upper 20s most areas.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 03:00:00 to 29-APR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce. Damage to fruit trees is believed to have been significant. Low temperatures were in the upper 20s many areas.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 03:00:00 to 29-APR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce. Damage to fruit trees is believed to have been significant. Low temperatures were in the upper 20s many areas.  A low of 31 degrees was reported at Mansfield Lahm Airport.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ERIE, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 04:00:00 to 29-APR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce. Damage to fruit trees is believed to have been significant. Low temperatures were in the upper 20s in some areas.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LORAIN, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 03:00:00 to 29-APR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce. Damage to fruit trees is believed to have been significant. Low temperatures were in the upper 20s in some areas.  A cooperative observer near Elyria reported a low of 30 degrees.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HURON, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 03:00:00 to 29-APR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce. Damage to fruit trees is believed to have been significant. Low temperatures were in the upper 20s in some areas.  A cooperative observer near Norwalk reported a low of 30 degrees.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 04:00:00 to 29-APR-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce. Damage to fruit trees is believed to have been significant. Low temperatures were in the upper 20s in some areas.  A cooperative observer near Fremont reported a low of 31 degrees.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LAKE, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 02:00:00 to 29-APR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce.  As much as 80 percent of the grape crop was destroyed and damage to fruit trees was also significant.  A cooperative observer in Painesville reported a low of 28 degrees.  Monetary losses from this freeze were significant.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ASHTABULA LAKESHORE, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 02:00:00 to 29-APR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce.  As much as 80 percent of the grape crop was destroyed and damage to fruit trees was also significant.  Monetary losses from this freeze were significant.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 01:00:00 to 29-APR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce.  As much as 80 percent of the grape crop was destroyed and damage to fruit trees was also significant.  A cooperative observer in Dorset reported a low of 21 degrees.  An automated sensor at the Ashtabula County Airport measured a low of 23 degrees.  Monetary losses from this freeze were significant.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 01:00:00 to 29-APR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce.  As much as 80 percent of the grape crop was destroyed and damage to fruit trees was also significant.  A cooperative observer in Chardon reported a low of 24 degrees.  Monetary losses from this freeze were significant.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 03:00:00 to 29-APR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce.  Damage to fruit trees was significant.  A low of 28 degrees was reported at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 02:00:00 to 29-APR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce.  Damage to fruit trees is believed to have been significant.  A low of 26 degrees was reported at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.  Monetary losses from this freeze were significant.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 04:00:00 to 29-APR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce.  Damage to fruit trees is believed to have been significant.  Low temperatures were in the upper 20s most areas.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 02:00:00 to 29-APR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce.  Damage to fruit trees is believed to have been significant.  A cooperative observer in Hiram reported a low of 27 degrees.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 29-APR-12 02:00:00 to 29-APR-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Temperatures dipped below freezing for several hours causing extensive damage to crops and produce. Damage to fruit trees is believed to have been significant. A low of 25 degrees was reported at Akron Fulton Airport.