Winter Weather — Columbiana, Ohio

2025-01-03 · Columbiana, Ohio

Event narrative

Snow squall. Very low visibility (below 1/4 mile) reported in a snow squall just south of the Columbiana/Mahoning County line.

Wider weather episode

The passage of a shortwave trough and associated surface cold front led to a period of steady snow at first on January 3rd, followed by a period of banded snow showers and some snow squalls, with some snow lasting into the 4th. Several reports of greatly reduced visibility and traffic accidents were received as a result of the squalls.

Snow totals in eastern Ohio generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches, with higher totals noted in Carroll County. Also, snow squall conditions were observed in Columbiana County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1233238. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.