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Dates of earliest measurable snowfall across Ohio

OHIO — Ohio has seen its earliest measurable snowfalls recorded in three major cities—Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton—with snowfall data dating back over a century.

For Cincinnati, records go back to 1893, while Columbus’s records start from 1885, and Dayton’s from 1910.

In Cincinnati, the earliest measurable snowfall occurred on October 19, 1989, bringing in 5 inches.

Columbus saw its earliest snowfall on October 10, 1906, with 0.1 inches, while Dayton’s earliest was recorded on October 18, 1989, with 0.2 inches.

The “measurable” designation refers to snow accumulations of at least a tenth of an inch, marking the beginning of the season’s snowfall.

Ohio Statewide Staff

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