Feb 2007 snowstorm

Feb 15

Feb 15, 2007 Toledo Blade story : Big snowstorm leads to a big dig in Toledo area; nearly 9 inches fell

Northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan dug out yesterday from a Valentine’s Day massacre of a snowstorm, which officially dropped 8.6 inches at Toledo Express Airport and up to a foot in areas south and east of the city.

This much is certain about the winter storm Tuesday into early yesterday: it was this winter’s biggest thus far and the largest snowstorm since Dec. 8-9, 2005, when 9.2 inches fell.

National Weather Service spotters yesterday reported 12 inches of snow in Van Wert, 11.5 in Defiance, 11 in Lima, 10 in Fremont, 9 in Norwalk and Hicksville, Ohio, 7.5 in Sandusky, 7 in Monroe, and 4 inches in Adrian and Litchfield, Mich.

A storm summary issued by the National Weather Service office in Cleveland showed even heavier snowfall totals elsewhere across the state, including 17.5 inches in Galion, Ohio, along a swath from Columbus to Cleveland. Another band of heavier snow stretched westward from Mercer County, Ohio, into east-central Indiana.

Nearly empty downtown Toledo streets leave room for plows and front-loaders to collect huge amounts of snow for removal. ( THE BLADE/HERRAL LONG )

Conditions at Toledo Metcalf at 7:53 a.m. Feb 15, 2007: overcast, -1 F, WSW 5mph, wind chill -11 F.

Statement as of 7:40 am EST on February 15, 2007

record event report

National Weather Service Cleveland OH
740 am EST thur Feb 15 2007

... New record low temperature at Toledo express...

At 432 am EST... the temperature at Toledo Express Airport dropped
to 8 degrees below zero. The Breaks the record low temperatures
of 6 degrees below zero which was set in 1905.

Forecast for Lucas County - Updated: 4:06 am EST on February 15, 2007

Today
Partly sunny. A chance of snow showers this afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Cold with highs around 15. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cold with lows around 3 above. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill values as low as 14 below.

Friday
Partly sunny. Highs around 20. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Wind chill values as low as 15 below in the morning.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after midnight. Cold with lows around 12. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.

Saturday
Cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning...then snow showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent. Wind chill values as low as 5 below in the morning.

Feb 14

Road conditions

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Conditions at Toledo Metcalf at 8:53 p.m. Feb 14, 2007: clear, 4 F, W 6mph, wind chill -7 F.

9 inches of snow at Toledo Express airport, that's either the amount of snow from the storm or the total snow depth.

Area roads via ODOT Web cams mid-afternoon on Feb 14, 2007

US20-WB-PercentumUS20-I475-SBRamp-SouthUS20-I475-SBRamp-East
US20I75LookingWestUS20I75LookingSouthUS20-EB-Percentum
US20CarronadeLookingWestUS20CarronadeLookingEastI475-US23-South
I475-US23-PTZI475-US23-NorthI475-US23-East
I475-SR25-CAM4I475-SR25-CAM3I475-SR25-CAM2
I475-SR25-CAM1

Conditions at Toledo Metcalf at 3:53 p.m. Feb 14, 2007: clear, 18 F, WNW 16mph

Forecast for Lucas County - Updated: 3:43 PM EST on February 14, 2007:

Blowing Snow Advisory in effect until 9 PM EST this evening

Tonight
Areas of blowing snow early this evening. Partly cloudy this evening...then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Cold with lows around 2 above. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent. Wind chill values as low as 10 below.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cold with highs around 14. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill values as low as 10 below in the morning.

Snow emergencies as of 1:00 p.m. Feb 14, 2007 as listed on the WTOL Web site.

Road conditions

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Conditions at Toledo Metcalf at 12:53 p.m. Feb 14: partly cloudy, 18 F, NNW 16mph

Forecast for Lucas Count - Updated: 12:08 PM EST on February 14, 2007

Blowing Snow Advisory in effect until 9 PM EST this evening

This Afternoon
Partly sunny with scattered flurries. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. Highs around 16. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Wind chill values as low as 6 below.

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows around 3 above. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Wind chill values as low as 9 below.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cold with highs around 15. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill values as low as 9 below in the morning.

Statement as of 12:06 PM EST on February 14, 2007

... Blowing Snow Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM EST this
evening...
... Winter Storm Warning has expired...

North winds of 15 to 25 mph will continue this afternoon causing
blowing and drifting snow with near zero visibilities at times.
East west roads will most likely experience the most drifting.

Local officials have requested that all unnecessary travel be
avoided in order to give Road plows the chance to clear the
streets and Highways.

If you must go out... allow plenty of time and drive slowly. Be
alert for reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow. Dress
warmly... temperatures will be in the teens and wind chills will
be near zero.

The wind will diminish early tonight.

Statement as of 11:49 am EST on February 14, 2007

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 24
hours for the storm that has been affecting our region.
Appreciation is extended to Highway departments... cooperative
observers... Skywarn spotters and media for these reports. This
summary is also available on our home Page at weather.Gov/Cleveland

**********************12 hour snowfall**********************

Location 12 hour time/date comments
snowfall of
(inches) measurement

... Lucas County...
Toledo 7.5 614 am 2/14
Maumee 5.5 1134 am 2/14

**********************24 hour snowfall**********************

Location 24 hour time/date comments
snowfall of
(inches) measurement

... Lucas County...
Toledo-pt place 8.0 1103 am 2/14

***********************snow on ground***********************

Location snow time/date comments
on ground of
(inches) measurement

.. Lucas County...
Maumee 13.0 1134 am 2/14
Toledo 12.0 614 am 2/14
Toledo-pt place 10.0 1103 am 2/14

Feb 14, 2007 Blade story Storm delivers wintry wallop; snow piles up, creates chaos

Blade photos


Cancellations 14-Feb-2007

Birds I heard singing around our West Toledo home this morning while shoveling: Northern Cardinal, White-breasted Nuthatch, House Finch, Dark-eyed Junco, and Tufted Titmouse. Also heard an American Robin chirping.

Estimate storm snowfall amounts in the Toledo area as of 7:00 a.m. Feb 14, 2007: 7-9 inches. Total snow depths 8-12 inches.

Nowcast as of 9:16 am EST on February 14, 2007

Although the snow has tapered to flurries...wind gusts to 25 mph will continue to cause significant blowing and drifting of snow. Motorist need to use extreme caution as the wind can quickly cause near whiteout conditions.

Conditions at Toledo Metcalf at 8:53 a.m. Feb 14, 2007: Light snow, 15 F, NNW 13mph

ODOT webcams of local road conditions at about 8:30 a.m. Feb 14, 2007

US20 (Central Ave) @ Percentum Dr (East View)

US20 (Central Ave) @ IR475 SB Ramps (South View)

IR475 @ US23 (North View)

US20 @ Carronade (East View)

IR75 @ US20 (South View)

IR475 @ SR25 (North View)

MAUMEE RIVER CROSSING (3) (North (1) view)

Maumee River Crossing

WTOL's Web page showing all the ODOT webcams in the area.

Forecast for Lucas County - Updated: 3:54 am EST on February 14, 2007

Winter Storm Warning in effect until noon EST today

Today
Mostly cloudy. Snow likely mainly early this morning.. blowing and drifting snow diminishing this afternoon. Snow accumulation around an inch. Brisk with highs around 18. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph this morning. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 9 below this morning.

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows around 3 above. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Wind chill values as low as 9 below.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cold with highs around 15. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill values as low as 9 below in the morning.

Statement as of 3:46 AM EST on February 14, 2007

... Winter Storm Warning now in effect until noon EST today...
... Blizzard Warning is cancelled...

A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect until noon EST today.

Conditions have improved enough not to warrant a Blizzard Warning
anymore. However... the main problem this morning will be continued
blowing and drifting snow with wind gusts to 35 mph. Visibilities
in the blowing snow may drop to under a mile briefly... some
whiteout conditions may occur. Snowfall today should be mainly
early this morning and will be around an inch. Travel especially
this morning may be difficult if not impossible. Wind chills this
morning will approach 9 below... dress appropriately.

The winds will slowly diminish this afternoon... however... some
blowing and drifting snow will continue so travel may still be
difficult in places.

The winds should be much lighter tonight limiting the blowing and
drifting snow.

Radar at 8:15 a.m. Feb 14, 2007

Road conditions Feb 14, 2007

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BGSU and UT closed today.

Snow emergencies as of 7:00 a.m. Feb 14, 2007

Feb 13

Road conditions

IR 75 @ SLM 18.36 WOOD

LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:46:13 PM
AIR TEMP 12.4 ° F
AVG WIND SPEED 21.1 MPH
MAX WIND SPEED 33.6 MPH
WIND DIRECTION N

I-75 NB APPROACH
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:46:13 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WATCH
SURF TEMP 16 ° F

I-75 NB DECK
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:46:13 PM
SURF STATUS ERROR
SURF TEMP 12.7 ° F

I-75 SB DECK
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:46:13 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 12.7 ° F

I-75 @ I-475 WOOD

LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:45:47 PM
AIR TEMP 11.8 ° F
AVG WIND SPEED 13 MPH
MAX WIND SPEED 21.1 MPH
WIND DIRECTION N
PRECIPITATION SNOW
VISIBILITY 1.1 MILES

I-75 TO I-475 WB RMP DRV LN
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:45:47 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 14.2 ° F
SUBSURF TEMP 27 ° F
AVG SPEED 51 MPH
PERIOD COUNT 2

I-75 TO I-475 WB RMP PASS LN
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:45:47 PM
SURF STATUS DRY
SURF TEMP 14.2 ° F
AVG SPEED 49.1 MPH

I-475 WB TO SR-25 NB RMP
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:45:47 PM
SURF STATUS DRY
SURF TEMP 15.1 ° F
AVG SPEED 26.7 MPH
PERIOD COUNT 1

I-475 EB TO I-75 NB RMP PASS LN
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:45:47 PM
SURF STATUS OTHER
SURF TEMP INVALID DATA
AVG SPEED 47.2 MPH

I-475 EB TO I-75 NB RMP DRV LN
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:45:47 PM
SURF STATUS OTHER
SURF TEMP INVALID DATA
AVG SPEED 39.8 MPH

I-475 EB TO I-75 SB RMP
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:45:47 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 13.1 ° F
AVG SPEED 41 MPH

I-75 NB TO I-475 WB RMP DECK
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:45:47 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 13.1 ° F
AVG SPEED 29.2 MPH

I-75 NB DRV LN
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:45:47 PM
SURF STATUS OTHER
SURF TEMP INVALID DATA
AVG SPEED 14.3 MPH

I-75 NB PASS LN
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:45:47 PM
SURF STATUS OTHER
SURF TEMP INVALID DATA
AVG SPEED 42.9 MPH

I-75 SB PASS LN
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:45:47 PM
SURF STATUS OTHER
SURF TEMP INVALID DATA
AVG SPEED 65.9 MPH
PERIOD COUNT 1

I-75 SB DRV LN
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:45:47 PM
SURF STATUS OTHER
SURF TEMP INVALID DATA
AVG SPEED 39.8 MPH

I-75 @ I-80 WOOD COUNTY

LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:40:31 PM
AIR TEMP 12 ° F
AVG WIND SPEED 19.3 MPH
MAX WIND SPEED 28 MPH
WIND DIRECTION N

I-75 NB RAMP
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:40:31 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 16.9 ° F

I-75 NB DECK
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:40:31 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 13.8 ° F

I-75 SB DECK
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:40:31 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 13.6 ° F

I-75 SB DEPARTURE
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:40:31 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 18.5 ° F

IR 475 @ US 23 SPLIT

LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:35 PM
AIR TEMP 11.7 ° F
AVG WIND SPEED 6.8 MPH
MAX WIND SPEED 18 MPH
WIND DIRECTION N
PRECIPITATION SNOW
VISIBILITY 0.3 MILES

I-475 WB TO US-23 NB RMP
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:35 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 16.2 ° F
AVG SPEED 37.3 MPH

US-23 SB TO I-475 EB RMP
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:35 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 15.1 ° F
AVG SPEED 24.9 MPH
PERIOD COUNT 5

I-475 WB TO US-23 SB RMP
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:35 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 15.1 ° F
AVG SPEED 21.7 MPH
PERIOD COUNT 6

US-23 NB TO I-475 EB RMP DRV LN
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:35 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 14.2 ° F
AVG SPEED 26.1 MPH
PERIOD COUNT 9

US-23 NB TO I-475 EB RMP PASS LN
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:35 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 13.1 ° F
AVG SPEED 44.7 MPH

US-23 NB DRV LN DECK
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:35 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 12 ° F
AVG SPEED 44.7 MPH

US-23 NB PASS LN DECK
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:35 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 11.1 ° F
AVG SPEED 49.1 MPH

US-23 SB PASS LN
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:35 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 14.2 ° F
AVG SPEED 39.1 MPH
PERIOD COUNT 1

US-23 SB DRV LN
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:35 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 15.1 ° F
AVG SPEED 46 MPH

I-80 & I-475 LUCAS

LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:40:35 PM
AIR TEMP 11.7 ° F
AVG WIND SPEED 16.8 MPH
MAX WIND SPEED 28.6 MPH
WIND DIRECTION N

I-475 NB DECK
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:40:35 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WATCH
SURF TEMP 13.8 ° F

I-475 SB APPROACH
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:40:35 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WATCH
SURF TEMP 15.4 ° F

I-475 SB DECK
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:40:35 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WATCH
SURF TEMP 13.5 ° F

IR 75 @ SLM 4.9 475 SPLIT

LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:35:11 PM
AIR TEMP 12 ° F
AVG WIND SPEED 16.8 MPH
MAX WIND SPEED 24.9 MPH
WIND DIRECTION NE

I-475 WB
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:35:11 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 17.2 ° F

I-75 WB
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:35:11 PM
SURF STATUS ERROR
SURF TEMP 13.5 ° F

I-280 @ MP 3.5 - CRAIG BRIDGE

LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:13 PM
AIR TEMP 12 ° F
AVG WIND SPEED 13.7 MPH
MAX WIND SPEED 26.1 MPH
WIND DIRECTION NE
PRECIPITATION SNOW
VISIBILITY 0.7 MILES

I-280 NB APPROACH
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:13 PM
SURF STATUS ICE WARNING
SURF TEMP 16.3 ° F
SUBSURF TEMP 23.7 ° F

I-280 SB DECK
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:13 PM
SURF STATUS DRY
SURF TEMP 13.6 ° F

I-280 NB DECK
LAST UPDATE 02/13/2007 11:37:13 PM
SURF STATUS CHEMICALLY WET
SURF TEMP 13.1 ° F

Conditions at Toledo Metcalf at 10:53 p.m.: Light snow mist, 12 F, NNE 22mph gust 32mph

Forecast for Lucas County updated: 9:44 PM EST on February 13, 2007

Overnight
Snow...heavy at times. Blowing snow. Additional overnight snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Brisk and cold with lows around 10 above. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as 7 below.

Wednesday
Becoming partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Brisk with highs around 20. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Wind chill values as low as 5 below.

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows around 5 above. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill values as low as 10 below.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs around 15. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Wind chill values as low as 10 below.

Statement as of 9:57 PM EST on February 13, 2007

... Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 7 am EST Wednesday...
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 am to 12 PM EST
Wednesday...

A Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 7 am EST Wednesday. A
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 am to 12 PM EST
Wednesday.

A major winter storm is ongoing across the region... and will
continue into Wednesday morning. Heavy snow... with significant
blowing and drifting snow... will continue overnight. Northwest
winds gusting to 40 mph will cause visibilities to be reduced to
less than one quarter of a mile at times this afternoon and
tonight causing white out conditions.

Additional accumulations overnight of 3 to 5 inches are likely.
Storm totals of 8 to 14 inches are likely across most of the area.
This could make some roads impassible. Wind chills will also drop
to 10 below tonight. This is a very dangerous situation... and
travel is not recommended.

Statement as of 9:29 PM EST on February 13, 2007

Location 12 hour time/date comments
snowfall of
(inches) measurement

... Lucas County...
Toledo 6.5 759 PM 2/13
Maumee 4.0 805 PM 2/13
Toledo Airport 2.8 801 PM 2/13
Sylvania TWP 2.6 612 PM 2/13


Radar 10:45 p.m.

10:00 p.m. snowfall estimate for Toledo : 5-6 inches.

Toledo forecast for total snowfall by daybreak Wednesday is 8-9 inches.

Snow emergencies as of Tuesday evening:

Conditions at Toledo Metcalf at 8:53 p.m.: snow, 12 F, NNE 21mph gust 29 mph

ODOT web cams

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Ohio road conditions

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Conditions at Toledo Metcalf at 5:53 p.m. : snow, 13 F, NE 18mph gust 29mph
Estimate snow fall amount for the day in the Toledo as of 6:00 p.m. is 3-4 inches. Should get around five more inches by 6:00 a.m. Wednesday in Toledo.

6:00 p.m. estimate snow fall amounts for other cities: Findlay 6", Van Wert 8".

Conditions at Toledo Metcalf at 2:53 p.m. : snow, 15 F, NE 22mph gust 32 mph

Updated: 3:00 PM EST on February 13, 2007

Blizzard Warning in effect until 7 am EST Wednesday
Winter Storm Warning in effect from 7 am to 12 PM EST Wednesday

Tonight
Snow...heavy at times with blizzard conditions likely. Widespread blowing and drifting snow. Additional snow accumulation of 5 to 10 inches. Brisk and cold with lows around 10. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as 5 below.

Wednesday
Becoming partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Brisk with highs around 20. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Wind chill values as low as 5 below.

Statement as of 2:00 PM EST on February 13, 2007

... Blizzard Warning in effect until 7 am EST Wednesday...
... Winter Storm Warning now in effect from 7 am to 12 PM EST
Wednesday...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Blizzard
Warning... which is in effect until 7 am EST Wednesday. The Winter
Storm Warning is also in effect from 7 am to 12 PM EST Wednesday.

A major winter storm is ongoing across the region... and will
continue into Wednesday morning. Heavy snow... with significant
blowing and drifting snow... will continue this afternoon and
tonight. Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph will cause visibilities
to be reduced to less than one quarter of a mile at times this
afternoon and tonight causing white out conditions. By Wednesday
morning... storm total snowfall of 8 to 16 inches is possible
likely making some roads impassible. A few spots may see up to 20
inches. Wind chills will also drop to 10 below tonight. This is a
very dangerous situation... and travel is not recommended.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions... making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must... have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded... stay with your vehicle.

Statement as of 2:45 PM EST on February 13, 2007

Coastal Flood Statement

Gale force northeast winds at 40 to 45 mph are expected to develop
late this afternoon and continue through the night over Lake Erie.
The strong winds will cause water levels on Lake Erie to rise in
the western basin even though the lake is mostly ice covered.

There is the possibility that as the water level rises... ice could
begin to break apart and be pushed on shore producing shoreline
damage. The rising water could also cause some flooding in areas
prone to the effects of high water... including Point Place in
Toledo... Lake Shore drive in Jerusalem Township... Metzger marsh
state wildlife area to Crane Creek State Park in Lucas County.

Some flooding and ice problems are also possible in Ottawa County
at Pebble Beach and Marblehead point along with Catawba Island on
the Eastern Shores.

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor this
situation and if needed... will issue coastal flood watches and or
warnings.

Be sure to stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite
weather source for the latest on this coastal flooding potential.

Radar at 12:45 p.m. February 13, 2007

Conditions at Toledo Metcalf at 12:07 p.m.: 18 F, light snow, NE 20mph gust 26mph

Conditions at Toledo Metcalf at 9:53 a.m. Feb 13, 2007: 15 F, light snow, NE 15mph gust 25mph

Forecast Updated: 10:41 am EST on February 13, 2007

Winter Storm Warning in effect until 12 PM EST Wednesday

This Afternoon
Snow...heavy at times. Areas of blowing and drifing snow...with near blizzard conditions possible. Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. Brisk with temperatures nearly steady from 15 to 20. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to near 35 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.

Tonight
Snow...with blowing and drifting snow. Near blizzard conditions possible. Snow may be heavy at times. Additional snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. Windy and cold with lows around 13. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts. Chance of snow near 100 percent.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Cold with highs around 15. North winds 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts. Wind chill values as low as 6 below.

Statement as of 11:07 AM EST on February 13, 2007

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 12 PM EST
Wednesday.

A major winter storm is ongoing across the region... and will
continue into Wednesday morning. Snow will become heavier this
afternoon... and remain heavy through tonight. By evening rush hour... 4
to 7 inches of snow is possible... likely making the evening
commute very difficult. Another 4 to 8 inches of snow is likely
tonight before tapering off Wednesday morning. Storm total
accumulations of 10 to 16 inches are possible with this storm.

Northeast winds will gust to near 35 mph at times into Wednesday... creating
considerable blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions
at times.

Forecast for Lucas County - Updated: 6:35 am EST on February 13, 2007

Winter Storm Warning in effect until 12 PM EST Wednesday

Today
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. Brisk with temperatures nearly steady from 15 to 20. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to near 35 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.

Tonight
Snow and blowing snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Additional snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches. Windy and cold with lows around 13. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts. Chance of snow near 100 percent.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Cold with highs around 15. North winds 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts. Wind chill values as low as 6 below.

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows around 4 above. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill values as low as 10 below.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cold with highs around 13. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill values as low as 10 below.

Statement as of 3:04 AM EST on February 13, 2007

... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 12 PM EST
Wednesday...

A major winter storm is expected to affect the entire region
today into Wednesday morning. Snow will increase this morning
... Becoming heavy at times and continue tonight. By evening rush
hour... 4 to 8 inches of snow is possible... likely making the
evening commute very difficult. Another 3 to 6 inches of snow is
likely tonight before tapering off Wednesday morning. Storm total
accumulations of 8 to 14 inches are possible with this storm.
There is a possibility that the snow may mix with or change to
sleet mainly southeast of a line from Marion to Mansfield and if
it does... snow accumulations will be reduced some.

Northeast winds will gust to near 35 mph at times today into
Wednesday creating considerable blowing and drifting snow with
near blizzard conditions at times.

A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is
expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving
conditions. Travel is not recommended on Tuesday and Tuesday
night. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other radio and TV
stations for further details or updates.

Feb 12

Major snow storm predicted for Feb 13-14.

We got about an inch of new snow on Monday, Feb 12, 2007, giving us about three inches of total snow depth. The "big stuff" is expected Tuesday and Tuesday night.

Current Conditions at Toledo Metcalf at 10:53 p.m. Feb 12, 2007: 23 F, overcast, NE 13mph gust 20mph.

Forecast for Lucas County - Updated: 10:21 PM EST on February 12, 2007

Winter Storm Warning in effect from 4 am Tuesday to 12 PM EST Wednesday

Overnight
Cloudy. Snow developing. Snow accumulation around an inch. Lows around 20. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.

Tuesday
Snow...heavy at times. Blowing snow in the afternoon. Additional snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. Windy with temperatures steady around 20. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts. Chance of snow near 100 percent.

Tuesday Night
Snow...heavy at times. Blowing snow. Additional snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches. Windy and cold with lows around 12. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as 6 below.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with areas of blowing snow. Snow likely in the morning...then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Additional light snow accumulation possible. Highs around 17. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent. Wind chill values as low as 6 below.

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cold with lows around 3 above. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill values as low as 11 below.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cold with highs 10 to 15. Wind chill values as low as 10 below.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows around 5 above. Wind chill values as low as 10 below.

Friday
Partly sunny. Highs around 20. Wind chill values as low as 10 below in the morning.

Statement as of 10:16 PM EST on February 12, 2007

... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 4 am Tuesday to
12 PM EST Wednesday...

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 4 am Tuesday to
12 PM EST Wednesday.

A major winter storm is expected to affect the entire region
Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Light snow will move into the
area late tonight into Tuesday morning. Conditions will
deteriorate quickly during the day on Tuesday... with snow
becoming heavy at times. By evening rush hour... 4 to 8 inches of
snow is possible... likely making the evening commute very
difficult. Another 3 to 6 inches of snow is likely Tuesday night
before tapering off Wednesday. Storm total accumulations of 7 to
14 inches are possible with this storm. There is a possibility
that the snow may mix with or change to sleet mainly east of
Interstate 71 late Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday evening. If it
does... snow accumulations will be reduced some.

Northeast winds will gust to 30 mph at times Tuesday afternoon
and Tuesday night creating considerable blowing and drifting snow
with near white out conditions at times. This will also make
travel very difficult.

A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is
expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving
conditions. Travel is not recommended on Tuesday and Tuesday
night. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other radio and TV
stations for further details or updates.

Statement as of 9:47 PM EST on February 12, 2007

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 12
hours for the storm that has been affecting our region.
Appreciation is extended to Highway departments... cooperative
observers... Skywarn spotters and media for these reports. This
summary is also available on our home Page at weather.Gov/Cleveland

**********************12 hour snowfall**********************

Location 12 hour time/date comments
snowfall of
(inches) measurement

.. Lucas County...
Sylvania TWP 1.8 500 PM 2/12
Toledo Airport 0.8 700 PM 2/12

**********************snow on ground***********************

Location snow time/date comments
on ground of
(inches) measurement

.. Lucas County...
Sylvania TWP 5.0 500 PM 2/12
Toledo Airport 1.0 700 PM 2/12

created by jr on Feb 12, 2007 at 11:19:37 pm
updated by jr on Dec 14, 2007 at 09:56:29 pm

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