The first major winter storm of the year brought heavy snow and ice across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, tapering off by early Tuesday but leaving behind frigid temperatures and widespread challenges. Surprisingly, it spared New England and the New York City metro area, while even snowy places like Alaska saw no snow. The storm stretched from Kansas and Missouri to Ohio and Maryland, shattering snowfall records and prompting states of emergency. It caused chaos on highways and at airports, leaving many stranded.
State with the Highest Snowfall
The state that received the highest snowfall from this winter storm was Kansas, with the town of Chapman in Dickinson County recording the highest total at 18 inches.
State with the Second Highest Snowfall
The state with the second-highest snowfall from this storm was Missouri, where Gower in Clay County reported 14 inches of snow.
State with the Third Highest Snowfall
The state with the third-highest snowfall from this storm was Illinois, with Jerseyville in Jersey County receiving 13 inches of snow.
Kansas Blanketed by Record Snowfall
Kansas faced remarkable snowfall totals, with Chapman in Dickinson County recording a staggering 18 inches, the highest in the state. Valley Falls in Jefferson County followed with 16 inches, and Topeka in Shawnee County reported 14 inches. Meanwhile, snowfall in Wichita ranged from 1.5 to 6 inches, depending on the area.
Missouri Buried Under Significant Snowfall
Gower recorded the highest snowfall in Missouri, with 14 inches. Weldon Springs followed closely with 12.3 inches, and St. Charles and Utica both saw 11 inches. Kansas City received 9.4 inches, Springfield experienced just 1 inch, and St. Louis only received a light dusting.
Ohio
Ohio saw a wide range of snowfall, with Portsmouth in Scioto County leading the state at 9.5 inches. Ashville in Pickaway County followed closely with 9 inches, while Mack South in Hamilton County and Williamsburg in Clermont County each reported 8.5 inches. Cincinnati recorded 7.8 inches of snow, and Columbus saw 4.2 inches. Meanwhile, Cleveland was largely spared, receiving only a light dusting of snow. Check out Ohio Record Breaking Snowstorms
Kentucky
Florence in Boone County and Grayson in Carter County tied for the highest snowfall in Kentucky, with 9.1 inches each. Frankfort and Villa Hills followed closely with 9 inches, while Middletown reported 8.4 inches. Bowling Green saw only a dusting, and Lexington received no snow. Most of Louisville was spared, though some areas reported as much as 6.5 inches. Check out the Richest Cities in Kentucky
Indiana
Indiana’s highest snowfall was recorded in Clarksville, with 12 inches of snow. Jeffersonville and Seymour tied for second place at 10.5 inches each, while Otwell reported 10 inches. Bloomington received between 7 and 9 inches, Indianapolis saw 6 to 8.2 inches, and Fort Wayne experienced much lighter snowfall, with totals ranging from 0.4 to 1 inch. Check out Brrr! The Coldest States in the US Ranked
Illinois
Jerseyville in Jersey County saw the highest snowfall in Illinois, with an impressive 13 inches. Riverton followed with 10.1 inches, and Beecher City came close with 10 inches. Meanwhile, Chicago and Aurora were largely spared, receiving little to no snow. Check out Most Dangerous Places in Chicago
Maryland
Maryland experienced significant snowfall during the storm, with Waldorf in Charles County recording the highest total at 8.7 inches. Close behind was La Plata, also in Charles County, with 8.5 inches of snow, followed by North Beach in Calvert County with 7 inches. Chevy Chase in Montgomery County saw 5.6 inches, while Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Potomac in Montgomery County, and Columbia in Howard County each received 5 inches of snow. Check out Snowmaggedon: Maryland Record Breaking Snow Storms
Virginia
Hot Springs in Bath County received the highest snowfall in Virginia, with 9 inches. Nokesville in Prince William County followed with 8.5 inches, and Warrenton in Fauquier County reported 8 inches. Falls Church saw 5.3 inches, while Richmond received 2.8 inches. Arlington, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake were completely spared, receiving no snow. Check out Virginia Record Breaking Snowfalls
Delaware
Sussex County bore the brunt of Delaware’s snowfall, with Milton recording the highest total at 7 inches. Bridgeville and Millsboro followed closely with 6.5 inches each, while Laurel and Seaford tied for third place at 6 inches. Wilmington and Dover, however, were largely spared and received little to no snow. Check out Richest Towns in Delaware
West Virginia
Davis recorded the highest snowfall in West Virginia, with 9.5 inches. Clarksburg followed with 8 inches, and Snowshoe saw 6.6 inches. Charleston received 5.2 inches, Huntington had 4.5 inches, and Morgantown reported 3.5 inches of snow. Check out Most Dangerous Cities in the US
Michigan
Petoskey received the highest snowfall in Michigan, with 2 inches. Three Lakes followed with 1.9 inches, and Gaylord saw 1.7 inches. In contrast, Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids experienced no snowfall during this storm. Check out The Snowiest Places in the US: Record Breaking Snowstorms
New England Remains Snow-Free
Throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine, this storm brought no snow to the region, allowing these states to remain largely unaffected. Check out Snowmaggedon! Record Breaking Snowfall in Massachusetts
New York City Metro Area
The New York City metro area saw no snowfall from this storm. In New Jersey, Cape May County and Atlantic County received light snowfall, ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 inches. Check out Snowmageddon: New York Record Breaking Snowstorm