Winter Storm in Ohio, February 20 to 22, 2011

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. A warm front stretching east from this low moved north into northern Ohio on the 20th and caused freezing rain to develop from west to east during the evening hours. The freezing rain continued for several hours and then ended just before daybreak on the 21st. Ice accumulations of between one quarter and one third of an inch were reported in Lorain County. At the peak of the storm, over 80,000 people were without power in northern Ohio. It took nearly a full day for the power outages to be completely restored. Many schools not already closed for the President's Day Holiday either canceled or delayed classes on the 21st.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. A warm front stretching east from this low moved north into northern Ohio on the 20th and caused freezing rain to develop from west to east during the evening hours. The freezing rain continued for several hours and then ended just before daybreak on the 21st. Ice accumulations of between one quarter and one third of an inch were reported in Cuyahoga County. At the peak of the storm, over 80,000 people were without power in northern Ohio. Mass transit systems in Cuyahoga County were briefly shut down because of power outages. It took nearly a full day for the power outages to be completely restored. Many schools not already closed for the President's Day Holiday either canceled or delayed classes on the 21st.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. A warm front stretching east from this low moved north into northern Ohio on the 20th and caused freezing rain to develop from west to east during the evening hours. The freezing rain continued for several hours and then ended just before daybreak on the 21st. Ice accumulations of between one quarter and one third of an inch were reported in Lake County. At the peak of the storm, over 80,000 people were without power in northern Ohio. It took nearly a full day for the power outages to be completely restored. Many schools not already closed for the President's Day Holiday either canceled or delayed classes on the 21st.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. A warm front stretching east from this low moved north into northern Ohio on the 20th and caused freezing rain to develop from west to east during the evening hours. The freezing rain continued for several hours and then ended just before daybreak on the 21st. Ice accumulations of between one quarter and one third of an inch were reported in Geauga County. At the peak of the storm, over 80,000 people were without power in northern Ohio. It took nearly a full day for the power outages to be completely restored. Many schools not already closed for the President's Day Holiday either canceled or delayed classes on the 21st.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. A warm front stretching east from this low moved north into northern Ohio on the 20th and caused freezing rain to develop from west to east during the evening hours. The freezing rain continued for several hours and then ended just before daybreak on the 21st. Ice accumulations of around one quarter of an inch were reported in Trumbull County. At the peak of the storm, over 80,000 people were without power in northern Ohio. It took nearly a full day for the power outages to be completely restored. Many schools not already closed for the President's Day Holiday either canceled or delayed classes on the 21st.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. Snow associated with this system spread into Crawford County during the afternoon hours of the 21st. Four to six hours of moderate to heavy snow occurred from the middle portion of the afternoon through early evening. Snowfall rates at times exceeded two inches per hour with visibilities near zero. Around six inches of snow fell over much of Crawford County. Many school districts were closed on the 22nd.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. Snow associated with this system spread into Richland County during the afternoon hours of the 21st. Four to six hours of moderate to heavy snow occurred from the middle portion of the afternoon through early evening. Snowfall rates at times exceeded two inches per hour with visibilities near zero. Six to eight inches of snow fell over much of Richland County. It took most of the night for road crews to clean the area roads up. Several local officials reported that conditions during the peak of the storm were the worst they had seen in years. Many school districts were closed on the 22nd.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. Snow associated with this system spread into Ashland County during the afternoon hours of the 21st. Four to six hours of moderate to heavy snow occurred from the middle portion of the afternoon through early evening. Snowfall rates at times exceeded two inches per hour with visibilities near zero. Six to eight inches of snow fell over much of Ashland County. It took most of the night for road crews to clean the area roads up. Several local officials reported that conditions during the peak of the storm were the worst they had seen in years. Many school districts were closed on the 22nd.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. Snow associated with this system spread into Holmes County during the afternoon hours of the 21st. Four to six hours of moderate to heavy snow occurred from the middle portion of the afternoon through early evening. Snowfall rates at times exceeded two inches per hour with visibilities near zero. Around six inches of snow fell over much of Holmes County. Many school districts were closed on the 22nd.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. Snow associated with this system spread into Wayne County during the afternoon hours of the 21st. Four to six hours of moderate to heavy snow occurred from the middle portion of the afternoon through early evening. Snowfall rates at times exceeded two inches per hour with visibilities near zero. Six to eight inches of snow fell over much of Wayne County. It took most of the night for road crews to clean the area roads up. Several local officials reported that conditions during the peak of the storm were the worst they had seen in years. Many school districts were closed on the 22nd.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. Snow associated with this system spread into Stark County during the afternoon hours of the 21st. Four to six hours of moderate to heavy snow occurred from the middle portion of the afternoon through early evening. Snowfall rates at times exceeded two inches per hour with visibilities near zero. Around six inches of snow fell over much of Stark County. Many school districts were closed on the 22nd.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. Snow associated with this system spread into Mahoning County during the afternoon hours of the 21st. Four to six hours of moderate to heavy snow occurred from the middle portion of the afternoon through early evening. Snowfall rates at times exceeded two inches per hour with visibilities near zero. Around six inches of snow fell over much of Mahoning County. Many school districts were closed on the 22nd.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. Snow associated with this system spread into Portage County during the afternoon hours of the 21st. Four to six hours of moderate to heavy snow occurred from the middle portion of the afternoon through early evening. Snowfall rates at times exceeded two inches per hour with visibilities near zero. Around six inches of snow fell over much of Portage County. Many school districts were closed on the 22nd.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. Snow associated with this system spread into Medina County during the afternoon hours of the 21st. Four to six hours of moderate to heavy snow occurred from the middle portion of the afternoon through early evening. Snowfall rates at times exceeded two inches per hour with visibilities near zero. Six to eight inches of snow fell over much of Medina County. The heaviest snow fell during the evening commute and travel was nearly impossible at times. Motorists reported their commute times were several times normal. Interstate 76 in Summit and Medina Counties was closed for nearly six hours after numerous accidents occurred between 5 and 6 pm. Hundreds of motorists were stranded in their cars. It took most of the night for road crews to clean the area roads up. Several local officials reported that conditions during the peak of the storm were the worst they had seen in years. Many school districts were closed on the 22nd.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. Snow associated with this system spread into Summit County during the afternoon hours of the 21st. Four to six hours of moderate to heavy snow occurred from the middle portion of the afternoon through early evening. Snowfall rates at times exceeded two inches per hour with visibilities near zero. Six to eight inches of snow fell over much of Summit County. The heaviest snow fell during the evening commute and travel was nearly impossible at times. Motorists reported their commute times were several times normal. Interstate 76 in Summit and Medina Counties was closed for nearly six hours after numerous accidents occurred between 5 and 6 pm. Hundreds of motorists were stranded in their cars. It took most of the night for road crews to clean the area roads up. Several local officials reported that conditions during the peak of the storm were the worst they had seen in years. Many school districts were closed on the 22nd.