Heavy Snow — Lucas, Ohio

2003-02-22 to 2003-02-23 · Lucas, Ohio

Wider weather episode

Low pressure moved across southeastern Ohio spreading precipitation northward across the region. The precipitation initially began as rain but quickly changed to snow during the afternoon hours of the 22nd. Some freezing rain also fell in Seneca and Erie Counites and ice accumulations of up to a quarter of an inch occurred in these counties. Once the snow began, it quickly intensified and whiteout conditions were reported during the evening hours. The snow continued through daybreak on the 23rd and then quickly tapered to flurries. Total snow accumulations ranged from around six inches in southern Hancock and western Erie Counties to nine inches in Lucas County. Strong northerly winds with occasional gusts to 40 mph accompanied the snow and caused considerable blowing and drifting. Drifts as high as 3 to 5 feet were observed in Lucas and Wood Counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5342438. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.