While February ended warm, the first 3 weeks of the month constituted the coldest and snowiest stretch of weather we have seen in some time. Snowfall of 15.2 inches was 3 times average. The 3 week temperature departure was -10 degrees. The month ended with a departure or -5.2 degrees thanks to a very warm surge in the last week with several 60 degree days and 20 growing degree days. Snow depth peaked at 9 inches on 3 days which was the most in a number of years. An anticipated mega-snowstorm on 15-16 turned into a sleet/snow mix event but with 0.7 inches of sleet and several inches of snow the clean up was about the same. The landscape was a winter wonderland
for several weeks. The month ended warm and wet with heavy rain on the last day of the month.
NWS Wilmington February Climate Summary>>>
February 28, 2021 Soil Moisture, Drought, and Condition Monitoring. Moderately wet at Cheviot OH 3W. Expansive snow melt. Western drought , moderate drought in central Illinois and northwest Indiana, dry conditions in northern Ohio, lingering drought in parts of the northeast>>>
February 20, 2021 Soil Moisture, Drought, and Condition Monitoring. Mildly wet at Cheviot OH 3W. Expansive snow cover. Expansive western drought , moderate drought in central Illinois and northwest Indiana, dry conditions in northern Ohio, lingering drought in parts of the northeast. Widespread snow cover>>>
