How much snow did we get in Greater Cincinnati? Snowfall totals so far

Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer

Snow blanketed Greater Cincinnati on Friday morning, the first substantial snow to grace the area this winter season.

According to data collected by the National Weather Service, Greater Cincinnati received between 1 and 3 inches of snow overnight, depending on the area. Union and Florence in Northern Kentucky have the highest recorded amounts so far at 3.5 inches. There were 3.3 inches recorded in Oakbrook and 3 inches in Mack early Friday.

Snowfall amounts recorded Friday morning:

  • Union: 3.5 inches.

  • Florence: 3.5 inches.

  • Oakbrook: 3.3 inches.

  • Mack: 3 inches.

  • Fairfax: 3 inches.

  • Covedale: 2.8 inches.

  • Loveland: 2.6 inches.

  • Covington: 2.5 inches.

  • South Lebanon: 2.5 inches.

  • Burlington: 2.4 inches.

  • Sharonville: 2.3 inches.

  • Franklin: 2.3 inches.

  • Hebron: 2.2 inches.

  • Deer Park: 2.2 inches.

  • Beckett Ridge: 2.1 inches.

  • Glendale: 2 inches.

  • Cherry Gove: 2 inches.

  • Wilder: 2 inches.

  • Dent: 2 inches.

  • Wilder: 2 inches.

  • Lebanon: 1.9 inches.

  • Cleves: 1.9 inches.

  • Harrison: 1.8 inches.

  • Maineville: 1.7 inches.

  • New Miami: 1.5 inches.

  • Withamsville: 1.5 inches.

  • Northbrook: 1.3 inches.

  • Mason: 1.3 inches.

  • Silverton: 1 inch.

Higher totals were seen south and east of here. Gallipolis, Ohio recorded 4.5 inches, while Carter Caves State Park in Kentucky and Rosemont, Ohio recorded 4 inches. Mineral Wells, West Virginia, recorded 4.2 inches, and Kenna, West Virginia, recorded 4.4 inches.

Periods of light snow will continue into Friday night. Much of the Cincinnati area is expected to get total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. However, Butler and Warren counties might get as much as 2 to 4 inches.

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The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and the Butler County Sheriff's Office have declared Level One Snow Emergencies. This declaration includes all county, township, city, and state roadways.

Kenton County has also issued a Level 1 Snow Emergency, effective until rescinded.

A Level One Snow Emergency is designed to advise motorists of hazardous road conditions created by ice, blowing and drifting snow.

The weather service says to prepare for slippery roads, adding that hazardous conditions could affect commute times as snow piles up quickly on cold roads. Drivers are being urged to travel slowly and use caution.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati snow totals: How much snow did Cincinnati get?

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