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A major overnight snowstorm dumped significant amounts of snow across the region, leaving many residents waking up to a winter wonderland on December 2.
According to WLWT, the official measurement at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) reached 4.3 inches, breaking the prior record for snowfall on this date.
In many surrounding neighborhoods and suburbs, snow totals were even higher. Some areas recorded 4.5 to 5.5 inches, with the highest reported snowfall of 5.5 inches in Mason, OH.
Other communities including Landen, OH and Madeira, OH saw about 5.0 inches, while places such as Anderson, OH, Norwood, OH, and Beckett Ridge, OH reported roughly 4.5 inches.
Many parts of Greater Cincinnati ended up in the 2–4 inch range, especially in more central or lower-lying areas, though isolated pockets of heavier accumulation (4.5–5.5 inches) are scattered throughout.
Snowfall totals
According to WLWT data, the snowfall totals in Greater Cincinnati included:
- Mason, OH | 5.5″
- Cheviot, OH | 4.2″
- Landen, OH | 5.0″
- Madeira | 5.0″
- Anderson, OH | 4.5″
- Beckett Ridge, OH | 4.5″
- Florence, KY | 4.5″
- Hebron, KY | 4.5″
- Norwood, OH | 4.5″
- Saint Martin, OH | 4.5″
- Sardinia, OH | 4.5″
- Silverton, OH | 4.7″
- Southgate, KY | 4.5″
- Wilmington, OH | 4.2″
- Aurora, IN | 4.0”
Earlier this morning, the winter storm has prompted multiple school districts to announce closures and delays.
Moreover, the Hamilton County was also placed under Level 2 snow emergency in response to overnight snow and deteriorating road conditions.
Forecasters caution that travel may be slippery, particularly on untreated roads, during the morning hours. Commuters are advised to anticipate a slow and possibly dangerous journey.
Although road conditions are predicted to get better later in the day, the temperatures will stay very cold. WLWT also mentions that the cold weather will persist throughout the week, with temperatures barely reaching freezing until the weekend.
Another weather system is anticipated on Sunday, which could bring more snowfall.
Also read:
Snow emergency declared in Hamilton County as winter storm slams Tri-State area
Snow forces school closings across Ohio: Many districts shut down Tuesday
