Feb. 13, 2026, 10:25 a.m. ET
- Ohio has experienced various winter weather events this season, including clipper systems and Arctic air intrusions.
- Lake-effect snow has caused significant, localized accumulations near Lake Erie.
- The average date for the last measurable snowfall varies across Ohio, from late March to early April.
- Based on historical data, the latest recorded snowfall in some Ohio cities has occurred as late as May.
Ohio has seen several waves of winter weather this season, from fast-moving clipper systems to Arctic air intrusions that have brought bitter cold and snow to the state.
Lake-effect snow near Lake Erie has added localized accumulations, particularly along the western and eastern shores.
Winter storms have varied widely in their impact. Quick clipper systems often deliver a few inches of snow with gusty winds, while Arctic air masses can linger, allowing snow to pile up over several days. Lake-effect bands, meanwhile, can dump foot-plus totals in concentrated areas, making snow totals highly uneven across the state.
While temperatures have warmed up, it likely won’t be long before the next snowfall comes. And Ohio could see fresh snow fall into April, based on these historical averages.
When is the last average snowfall in Ohio?
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Here are typical average last measurable snowfall dates in Ohio cities based on official data from the National Weather Service.
Akron-Canton
- Earliest last snow: March 8 (2025)
- Latest last snow: May 9 (1966)
- Average date of last measurable snowfall: April 9
Cincinnati
- Earliest last snow: Feb. 11 (1919)
- Latest last snow: May 6 (1989)
- Average date of last measurable snowfall: March 25
Cleveland
- Earliest last snow: Feb. 28 (1927)
- Latest last snow: May 11 (2020)
- Average date of last measurable snowfall: April 8
Columbus
- Earliest last snow: Feb. 16 (1997)
- Latest last snow: May 9 (1923)
- Average date of last measurable snowfall: March 31
Dayton
- Earliest last snow: Feb. 7 (1945)
- Latest last snow: May 9 (1983)
- Average date of last measurable snowfall: March 29
Toledo
- Earliest last snow: Feb. 25 (1946)
- Latest last snow: May 7 (1989)
- Average date of last measurable snowfall: April 3
Ohio snow 2025-26 in photos
Brandi D. Addison covers weather across the United States as the Weather Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network. She can be reached at baddison@gannett.com. Find her on Facebook here.
date: 2026-02-14 04:04:00
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