OHIO — Even though spring approaches in March, historical weather data shows that significant snowstorms can still occur in Ohio during the month. In some cases, a single storm has produced snowfall totals close to or exceeding one foot in parts of the state.
March is considered a transitional month between winter and spring across the Midwest, according to the National Weather Service.
Average temperatures gradually rise and daylight hours increase, but cold air masses from Canada can still move south into the region. When those colder air masses interact with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico or developing low pressure systems moving across the country, conditions can still support heavy snowfall…