Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Ohio, December 24 to 26, 2020

Snow quickly entered Central Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. By midnight, snow amounts of 6 to 7 inches were reported across Knox County and area roadways were difficult for travel. Residual snow continued across the region through Christmas Day and additional accumulations were minor. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. The maximum snowfall for this event in Knox County was southeast of Centerburg, where a co-operative observer recorded a total of 8.5 inches of snow by late morning on the 25th. Other selected storm totals include: 7.4 inches in Fredericktown, 7 inches in Martinsburg, and 6 inches in Danville.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. By midnight, snow amounts of 6 to 7 inches were reported across Holmes County and area roadways were difficult for travel. Residual snow continued across the region through Christmas Day and additional accumulations were minor. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. The maximum snowfall for this event in Holmes County was in Millersburg, where a co-operative observer recorded a total of 7 inches of snow by late morning on the 25th.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. By midnight, snow amounts of 6 to 7 inches were reported across Wayne County and area roadways were difficult for travel. Residual snow continued across the region through Christmas Day and additional accumulations were minor. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. The maximum snowfall for this event in Wayne County was in Chippewa Township, where a trained spotter recorded a total of 9 inches of snow by late morning on the 25th. Other selected storm totals include: 7 inches in Apple Creek, 5.2 inches in Wooster, and 5 inches in Mount Eaton and near West Salem.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. By midnight, snow amounts of 6 to 7 inches were reported across Ashland County and area roadways were difficult for travel. Residual snow continued across the region through Christmas Day and additional accumulations were minor. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. Interstate 71 was briefly closed in Ashland County on the evening of the 24th due to snow and vehicle accidents. The maximum snowfall for this event in Ashland County was in Sullivan, where a trained spotter recorded a total of 7.1 inches of snow by late morning on the 25th. Other selected storm totals include: 7 inches in Perrysville and 6.8 inches in Hayesville.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. By midnight, snow amounts of 6 to 7 inches were reported across Richland County and area roadways were difficult for travel. Residual snow continued across the region through Christmas Day and additional accumulations were minor. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. Interstate 71 was briefly closed in Richland County on the evening of the 24th due to snow and vehicle accidents. The maximum snowfall for this event in Richland County was in Mansfield, where a trained spotter recorded a total of 8.5 inches of snow by late morning on the 25th. Other selected storm totals include: 7 inches in Mifflin Township and Lexington, 6.5 inches in Olivesburg and Ontario, and 6.2 inches at Mansfield Lahm Airport.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. After midnight, snow associated with the low pressure system began exiting the region and the event transitioned to lake effect snow. A multi-banded lake effect snow event continued through the morning and afternoon hours of the 25th, impacting the secondary snow belt counties with additional snowfall accumulation. Heavier snow fell into Northeast Lorain County, where total accumulations over one foot occurred. Residual snow continued across the region through Christmas night into the 26th and additional accumulations were minor. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. The Ohio Turnpike (Interstates 80/90) briefly closed in Lorain County on the evening of the 24th due to snow and vehicle accidents. The maximum snowfall for this event in Lorain County was in North Ridgeville, where a trained spotter recorded a total of 13.8 inches of snow by late morning on the 26th. Other selected storm totals include: 13.2 in Sheffield Lake, 9.6 inches in Elyria, 7 inches in Oberlin, and 5 inches in Wellington.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. After midnight, snow associated with the low pressure system began exiting the region and the event transitioned to lake effect snow. A multi-banded lake effect snow event continued through the morning and afternoon hours of the 25th, impacting the secondary snow belt counties with additional snowfall accumulation. Residual snow continued across the region through Christmas night into the 26th and additional accumulations were minor. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. The maximum snowfall for this event in Medina County was in Medina, where a CoCoRaHS Observer recorded a total of 10.2 inches of snow by late morning on the 26th. Other selected storm totals include: 9.9 inches in Hinckley and Brunswick, 8.9 inches in Lodi, 7.5 inches in Wadsworth, and 6 inches in Homerville.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. After midnight, snow associated with the low pressure system began exiting the region and the event transitioned to lake effect snow. A multi-banded lake effect snow event continued through the morning and afternoon hours of the 25th, impacting the secondary snow belt counties with additional snowfall accumulation. During the evening of the 25th, the lake effect snow event became much more organized into a single banded event that primarily impacted the lakeshore region of the Northeast Ohio snow belt. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. The maximum snowfall for this event in Cuyahoga County was in South Euclid, where a trained snow spotter recorded a total of 20.9 inches of snow by late morning on the 26th. Other selected storm totals include: 19.3 inches in Cleveland Heights, 17.5 inches in Shaker Heights, 17.4 inches in Chagrin Falls, 16 inches in Lyndhurst, 15.8 inches in Westlake, 15.3 inches in Solon, 13.5 inches in Euclid, 13.1 inches in the WestPark neighborhood of Cleveland, 12.8 inches in Lakewood, 12.5 inches in North Royalton, 11.2 inches in Parma, 11 inches in the Kamm’s Corners neighborhood of Cleveland, 10.9 inches in Seven Hills, 10.2 inches at Cleveland Hopkins Airport, 10 inches in Berea and the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland, 9 inches in Strongsville and 8.2 inches in Brecksville.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. By midnight, snow amounts of 6 to 7 inches were reported across Stark County and area roadways were difficult for travel. Residual snow continued across the region through Christmas Day and additional accumulations were minor. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. The maximum snowfall for this event in Stark County was in Canton, where a trained spotter recorded a total of 8.1 inches of snow by late morning on the 25th. Other selected storm totals include: 7.5 inches in Jackson Township, 6.8 inches in Alliance, 6.5 inches in Washington Township, and 6 inches in Waynesburg.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. After midnight, snow associated with the low pressure system began exiting the region and the event transitioned to lake effect snow. A multi-banded lake effect snow event continued through the morning and afternoon hours of the 25th, impacting the secondary snow belt counties with additional snowfall accumulation. Residual snow continued across the region through Christmas night into the 26th and additional accumulations were minor. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. The maximum snowfall for this event in Summit County was in Cuyahoga Falls, where a CoCoRaHS Observer recorded a total of 12.5 inches of snow by late morning on the 26th. Other selected storm totals include: 11.4 inches in Tallmadge, 11.2 inches in New Franklin, 11 inches in Munroe Falls, 10.8 in Bath Township, 10.5 inches at Akron-Canton Airport, 10 inches in Boston Heights, and 9 inches in Fairlawn.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. After midnight, snow associated with the low pressure system began exiting the region and the event transitioned to lake effect snow. A multi-banded lake effect snow event continued through the morning and afternoon hours of the 25th, impacting the secondary snow belt counties with additional snowfall accumulation. Residual snow continued across the region through Christmas night into the 26th and additional accumulations were minor. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. The maximum snowfall for this event in Portage County was in Streetsboro, where a CoCoRaHS Observer recorded a total of 15.2 inches of snow by late morning on the 26th. Other selected storm totals include: 13 inches in Hiram, 12.5 inches in Mantua, 11.5 inches in Aurora and Kent, and 8.7 inches in Mogadore.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. After midnight, snow associated with the low pressure system began exiting the region and the event transitioned to lake effect snow. A multi-banded lake effect snow event continued through the morning and afternoon hours of the 25th, impacting the secondary snow belt counties with additional snowfall accumulation. During the evening of the 25th, the lake effect snow event became much more organized into a single banded event that primarily impacted the lakeshore region of the Northeast Ohio snow belt. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. The maximum snowfall for this event in Geauga County was in Chardon, where a co-operative observer recorded a total of 20.4 inches of snow by late morning on the 26th. Other selected storm totals include: 19.7 in Hambden Township, 18.8 inches in Thompson Township, 15.6 inches in Burton, and 13.3 inches in Montville.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. After midnight, snow associated with the low pressure system began exiting the region and the event transitioned to lake effect snow. A multi-banded lake effect snow event continued through the morning and afternoon hours of the 25th, impacting the secondary snow belt counties with additional snowfall accumulation. During the evening of the 25th, the lake effect snow event became much more organized into a single banded event that primarily impacted the lakeshore region of the Northeast Ohio snow belt. In Lake County, this band was the most intense with snowfall rates of 2 inches or more per hour. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. Interstate 90 was heavily impacted on Christmas night with many accidents across Lake County. The maximum snowfall for this event in Lake County was in the village of Madison, where a trained snow spotter recorded a total of 29.1 inches of snow by late morning on the 26th. Other selected storm totals include: 22.2 inches in Concord Township, 21.9 inches in Mentor, 21.6 inches in Kirtland Hills, 21.5 inches in Madison-on-the-Lake, 20.6 in Willoughby Hills, 17.8 inches in Willoughby, and 15 inches in Perry Township.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. After midnight, snow associated with the low pressure system began exiting the region and the event transitioned to lake effect snow. A multi-banded lake effect snow event continued through the morning and afternoon hours of the 25th, impacting the secondary snow belt counties with additional snowfall accumulation. During the evening of the 25th, the lake effect snow event became much more organized into a single banded event that primarily impacted the lakeshore region of the Northeast Ohio snow belt. In Ashtabula County, this band was the most intense with snowfall rates of 2 inches or more per hour. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. Interstate 90 was heavily impacted on Christmas night with many accidents across Ashtabula County. The maximum snowfall for this event in northern Ashtabula County was in Saybrook Township, where a trained snow spotter recorded a total of 28 inches of snow by late morning on the 26th. Other selected storm totals include: 22 inches in Conneaut, 21.8 in the Edgewood area of Ashtabula, 19 inches in Geneva, and 15 inches in Ashtabula.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. After midnight, snow associated with the low pressure system began exiting the region and the event transitioned to lake effect snow. A multi-banded lake effect snow event continued through the morning and afternoon hours of the 25th, impacting the secondary snow belt counties with additional snowfall accumulation. During the evening of the 25th, the lake effect snow event became much more organized into a single banded event that primarily impacted the lakeshore region of the Northeast Ohio snow belt. In Ashtabula County, this band was the most intense with snowfall rates of 2 inches or more per hour. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. Interstate 90 was heavily impacted on Christmas night with many accidents across Ashtabula County. The maximum snowfall for this event in southern Ashtabula County was in Trumbull Township, where a trained snow spotter recorded a total of 19.5 inches of snow by late morning on the 26th. Other selected storm totals include: 18.1 inches in Harpersfield Township, 18 inches in Kelloggsville and Monroe Township, 15.8 inches in Jefferson, 15.5 inches in Pierpont, 9.8 in Orwell and 8.6 inches in Cherry Valley.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. After midnight, snow associated with the low pressure system began exiting the region and the event transitioned to lake effect snow. A multi-banded lake effect snow event continued through the morning and afternoon hours of the 25th, impacting the secondary snow belt counties with additional snowfall accumulation. Residual snow continued across the region through Christmas night into the 26th and additional accumulations were minor. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. The maximum snowfall for this event in Trumbull County was in Newton Falls, where a trained snow spotter recorded a total of 14.1 inches of snow by late morning on the 26th. Other selected storm totals include: 10.7 inches at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, 10 inches in Cortland, 8.5 inches at Mosquito Creek Lake, 7.8 inches in Warren, and 7.5 inches in Southington.

Snow quickly entered Northeast Ohio during the late afternoon hours on the 24th. By evening, snowfall rates increased to one inch per hour or higher as more organized snow bands moved through the region on the northwest side of the low pressure system and visibility dropped to a half mile or less. After midnight, snow associated with the low pressure system began exiting the region and the event transitioned to lake effect snow. A multi-banded lake effect snow event continued through the morning and afternoon hours of the 25th, impacting the secondary snow belt counties with additional snowfall accumulation. Residual snow continued across the region through Christmas night into the 26th and additional accumulations were minor. Impacts across the region were limited to mostly travel impacts as the holiday already closed schools and businesses. The maximum snowfall for this event in Mahoning County was in Canfield, where a trained snow spotter recorded a total of 7.7 inches of snow by late morning on the 26th. Other selected storm totals include: 7 inches in Austintown and 5 inches northeast of Salem.