Winter Weather — Van Wert, Ohio

2019-11-11 · Van Wert, Ohio

Event narrative

Rain changed over to widespread moderate snow during the afternoon hours of November 11th. The snow then continued into the evening before ending. Total snow accumulations generally ranged between 3 and 5 inches. Roads quickly became snow covered with a few accidents and slide-offs reported across the region, along with school delays and closings the following day. A 54 year old woman was killed when her vehicle slid on icy roads into the path of a semi truck at the intersection of Dutch Town Road and US-30.

Wider weather episode

Rain changed to a period of moderate snow behind an arctic cold front during the afternoon and evening hours of November 11th. Total snow accumulations generally ranged between 3 and 6 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 856740. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.