In 1994, Ohio Plunged Into An Arctic Freeze That Makes This Year’s Winter Look Downright Mild
Ohio experienced one of its coldest winters on record in January 1994, with extreme temperatures and dangerous conditions.
Winter in Ohio is nothing if not exciting, and while some seem more snow-filled and ice-slick than others, nothing quite compares in Ohio in January of 1994. Twenty-four years ago, Cleveland reached a wind chill index of an astounding -41 degrees F, Cincinnati reached -21 degrees F and Mansfield reached a chilling -57 degrees F. In terms of actual temperatures, Cleveland reached a record-breaking -20 degrees F on January 19, 1994. With the rock-solid, frozen Cuyahoga River, tears freezing on your face and dangerous driving conditions, this deep freeze left its mark on Ohio as one of the coldest winters on record. Too see the full extent of the frigid temperatures of the Winter of 1994 in Ohio, watch the newscast clip below:
Do you remember the record-breaking winter in Ohio? What were you doing during the Winter of 1994 in Ohio? If so, please share your memories with us!
For more intense winter memories in Ohio, check out our previous article: A Massive Blizzard Blanketed Ohio In Snow In 1978 And It Will Never Be Forgotten.
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