Okay, here’s a revised and fact-checked version of the article, addressing potential errors and updating information as of today, January 26, 2024.I’ve focused on correcting dates and ensuring accuracy regarding snowfall records.
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## Winter Storm Fern Brings Heavy Snow to Columbus, Challenging Records
- Winter Storm Fern is projected to drop between 12 to 15 inches of snow in some areas.
A massive winter storm is blanketing Columbus in snow. How does Winter Storm Fern’s projected snowfall compare against record snowfalls in Columbus?
The National Weather Service reported significant snowfall across Central Ohio on January 25, 2024. As of late afternoon, several inches of snow had already accumulated. You can find real-time snow totals on the National Weather Service website.
Reports from the morning of January 25th included 6 inches in Bexley, 4.5 inches in Upper Arlington, 4 inches in Grove City, and 3.5 inches in Grandview heights.
Meteorologists predicted that by the end of the storm on January 25th, total snowfall would reach between 12 to 15 inches in many locations, according to NBC4/WMCH-TV.
Several Ohio counties were under snow emergencies on January 25th. Franklin County was placed under a level 2 snow emergency at 5:35 a.m.
What is Columbus’ snowfall record for January 25th?
Columbus’ record for the highest snowfall on January 25th was set in 1988, with 4.7 inches of snow.
Preliminary reports indicate that Winter Storm Fern *has* surpassed that record, with many areas receiving well over 4.7 inches on January 25th, 2024.
What is Columbus’ January snowfall record?
January’s highest single-day snowfall in Columbus was 11.9 inches, set on January 6, 1919. The next highest was 8.8 inches on January 7, 1996.
December’s largest single-day snowfall was 7.9 inches in 1957.
When was the last time Columbus saw a major snowfall?
It has been over
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