Cleveland Sets Record Snow; Geauga County Buried Under 19 Inches
The recent winter storm in Northeast Ohio set a new snowfall record in Cleveland. According to the National Weather Service, Cleveland recorded 7.2 inches of snow at Hopkins International Airport on January 15. This surpassed the previous record of 4.2 inches established in 2004.
Cleveland Sets Record Snow
Despite breaking the record for the day, the snowfall did not rank among the top ten biggest one-day snowfalls in the city’s history. The highest recorded snowfall in Cleveland remains at 13.6 inches, which occurred on February 23, 1993.
Significant Snowfall Across Northeast Ohio
Geauga County experienced the most substantial snowfall, with Russell Township receiving 19 inches. Other notable totals included:
- Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga County: 16 inches
- Madison, Lake County: 15 inches
- Pierpont Township, Ashtabula County: 14 inches
- Hambden Township, Geauga County: 13 inches
- Chardon, Geauga County: 12 inches
Multiple towns reported significant accumulation, affecting daily life in the region. For instance, North Royalton, Brooklyn, Cleveland Heights, and Parma each recorded 9 inches of snow.
Snow Totals from Reporting Stations
Here are some additional snow totals reported by the National Weather Service:
| Location | Snowfall (inches) | Time of Measurement |
|---|---|---|
| Strongsville | 6 | 7:38 p.m. |
| Broadview Heights | 7 | 6:20 p.m. |
| North Olmsted | 6 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Rocky River | 4 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Euclid | 3 | 7:50 p.m. |
Northeast Ohio is expected to see a brief respite from additional snowfall overnight. However, there is a forecast of a 60% chance of snow showers on Friday. Any additional accumulation is likely to be minimal, with temperatures expected to hover in the mid-30s and wind gusts reaching up to 26 mph.
