Here's why we got more snow than originally forecast

Sunday was a record-breaking day of snow across the Tri-State.

We have seen more than six inches of snow for a few Tri-State communities!

In fact, we broke the record for the snowiest January 22 on record at CVG with 5.6".

Here is a breakdown of some of the other snow reports that we have received from across the area this morning and afternoon.

Snow Reports (inches):

• Dillsboro, IN – 6.4”
• Mason – 6.3”
• Genntown – 6.0”
• Loveland – 6.0”
• Lebanon – 5.8”
• CVG – 5.6”
• Union, KY – 5.6”
• Cheviot – 5.5”
• Maustown – 5.5”
• Hidden Valley, IN – 5.5”
• Delhi – 5.4”
• Maineville – 5.1”
• Wilmington – 5.1”
• Hamilton – 5.0”
• Harrison – 5.0”
• Blue Ash – 5.0"
• Silverton – 4.5"
• Villa Hills – 4.5"
• Sharonville – 4.3"
• Burlington – 4.0"
• Independence – 3.0"

WHY THE HIGHER AMOUNTS?
There are a couple of reasons for why snowfall totals were higher than most expected. The track of the low-pressure system was more southeast than projected/expected, which allowed for cooler surface temperatures. Along with that, also saw snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per HOUR. While those rates were predicted, we also expected there to be more rain and sleet mixing in at times which would have led to much less accumulation.

There was also much more liquid in the atmosphere than anticipated. CVG's liquid equivalent was 0.50" of moisture, the projections were much closer to 0.30" coming into the morning. That increase of liquid leads to higher snow totals as well.