TOLEDO, Ohio — After a predominately snow-less winter, only late-winter snow in April could push Toledo over the 10-inch mark. But how common is snow in the month of April in Toledo? Although spring is already well underway, snowfall in April is not unheard of in northwest Ohio.
Recent studies indicate the further we go into the spring season, the fewer impactful snow events are likely. This is due mostly to the natural warming that comes with spring, which warms not only the atmosphere, but the ground as well; a warmer ground means any snow that does fall will not stick.
Besides the expected warming that comes with spring, the 2023-2024 winter saw a strong El Niño, which generally brings warmer conditions, and resulted in our warmer-than-average, mostly snow-less winter.
In a typical year, January is the snowiest month, with an average of 12.3 inches of snowfall. This past January saw only 8.1 inches, the most out of all the winter months in the season.
What about April? With recent warm weather, snow may be the last thing on your mind; however, small amounts of snowfall in April are not unusual. On average, Toledo sees 1.3 inches of snow in April.
The chart below shows the average snowfall each month in Toledo.
Now as we look back at the last couple of Aprils, there are some interesting facts to point out, as far as snow goes. The last two Aprils had very little snow. However, between 2020 and 2021, each April saw some snow: in 2021, the area saw the sixth most snow in Toledo history for the month of April with 5.2 inches. In 2020, the Toledo area saw 2 inches.
While average temperatures continue to increase globally and locally, our chance of snowfall becomes less likely in April. As for whether April 2024 will see any measurable snow, we will have to wait and see. However, the 10-day forecast indicates warm weather may be here to stay for the foreseeable future.
WATCH MORE FROM WTOL 11
