Winter Weather — Defiance, Ohio

2022-02-17 · Defiance, Ohio

Event narrative

Rain changed to a brief period of sleet and freezing rain, and then over to all snow during the late afternoon hours of February 17th. The snow, moderate at times, continued into the evening hours. Heavy snowfall rates reduced visibilities to less than a quarter of a mile at times which led to difficult travel conditions. Snowfall totals across the county generally ranged between 2 and 4 inches. Light ice and sleet accumulations were also achieved before the switch over to all snow occurred. There were reports of slide-offs and accidents across the region.

Wider weather episode

Rain changed to a period of moderate to heavy snow during the afternoon and evening hours of February 17th. Total snow accumulations ranged between 2 and 6 inches, with some light ice and sleet accumulations as well.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 998499. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.