Staff report
Residents of the Mahoning Valley woke up Sunday morning seeing the most snowfall in one single day this area has had since the early 1990s.
Most churches and many businesses were closed or planned to close early because of the severe weather.
Communities in both Mahoning and Trumbull counties reported between 6 and 8 inches by late Sunday morning. The National Weather Service projected 12 to 16 inches of snow in some areas before the storm ended Sunday night.
The NWS in Cleveland issued a winter storm warning for the weekend and forecast a 100% chance of snowfall Sunday with accumulations of between 6 and 12 inches during the day with some snowfall heavy at times. Sunday evening the NWS forecasted an additional 1 to 2 inches of snow.
The high temperature Sunday was in the lower 20s and the low was in the lower teens.
The NWS forecasts highs in the upper teens today with a 60% chance of snowfall with accumulation of less than 1 inch possible. The snow will be less today, but the low temperature is to be at 1 degree below zero with wind-chill values at minus 17 degrees.
Tuesday there is a 60% chance of snow with a high of 19 with snow accumulation of less than 1 inch.
NWS records show the last time Mahoning Valley saw so much snowfall in one day was in March 1993, when 14.7 inches fell . The most recorded in a single day was Jan. 24, 1948, at 17.2 inches and Nov. 25, 1950, at 17 inches.
Other more recent heavy single day snowfall days included 11.3 inches on Jan. 10, 2009, and 10.7 inches on Dec. 26, 2012.
Because of the expected dangerous conditions caused by the winter storm, Gov. Mike DeWine issued a state of emergency for Ohio on Saturday.
A supervisor with the Trumbull County 911 Center said it has had “a handful of calls for minor vehicle accidents” by Sunday afternoon. The spokesman said there have been no reported power outages.
A spokesman with the Warren Fire Department said it had a few calls for weather-related accidents or other incidents but with it being Sunday, more people were staying at home.
DeWine stated in his proclamation that local officials are taking the necessary actions to maintain the health and safety of impacted individuals.
It also stated that state agencies such as the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Department of Transportation may provide additional resources and support as needed throughout communities.
DeWine encouraged people to stay home Sunday.
Some grocery stores, including Giant Eagle, some Save A Lots and Aldi, reduced hours and closed early Sunday because of the weather.
Also closed on Sunday were Eastwood Mall in Niles and Southern Park Mall in Boardman, programs and events at Mill Creek MetroParks, games at the Niles Wellness Center, events at the Jewish Community Center, Packard Museum in Warren and Tyler History Museum in Youngstown. The Butler Institute of American Art was closed Sunday and expected to reopen at noon today.
Most churches were closed Sunday, with some hosting remote services for their members.
Bishop David Bonnar of the Diocese of Youngstown issued a statement this weekend stating “the church does not expect the impossible” with no obligation by parish members to attend Holy Mass due to the severe winter weather and unsafe road conditions. He also said some priests who travel long distances to get to churches in Ashtabula, Columbiana, Portage, Stark, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties may not be able to make it to services.
Many schools, food pantries, senior centers and local agencies closed for today, including Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County, Trumbull Mobile Meals, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Girard Multi-Generational Center and the Mahoning Valley Historical Society.
Kent State University and Hiram College have announced closings today.
The Canfield Fairgrounds are closed to vehicles until 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Trumbull County Sheriff Mike Wilson issued a level one snow advisory Sunday, reminding motorists that roads may be icy and snow-covered, and conditions are expected to worsen. Wilson advises that drivers slow down and allow extra time for travel, if they choose to travel.
Youngstown city issued a snow emergency until further notice.
Youngstown Mayor Derrick McDowell gave directives to city department leaders to coordinate emergency safety measures to protect residents and property as temperatures dropped into the single digits. Police are providing hats, gloves and jackets to those in need. McDowell urged people to check on senior citizens and bring pets indoors.
Many communities have issued parking bans and some have set up warning stations for those in need.
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