How Much Snow Did Columbia Get?

The region’s first significant snowfall of 2015 occurred Tuesday, when Columbia was under a winter weather advisory.

Here’s how much came down, according to unofficial reports from the National Weather Service:

• 2.5 inches in Columbia; observation taken at 10:50 a.m.
• 2.3 inches in Columbia; observation taken at 10:45 a.m.

Notably, both measurements were taken in the morning, and snow continued to shower down through the afternoon.

Around the county, these afternoon measurements were taken: Ellicott City reported 3.5 inches at 3 p.m.; Scaggsville reported 3.5 inches at 3:30 p.m.; and Savage had 2.5 inches at 4:30 p.m., according to the weather service.

The most snow in Maryland reportedly fell in Frostburg, which received 5 inches.

Pictured, a downy woodpecker perches in a branch in Longfellow. Photo Credit: Tom Lorsung.

How much snow did you get? Tell us in the comments!

You can also show us—share your snow pics on the Columbia Facebook page, or email them to elizabeth.janney@patch.com.

See Also:

• Columbia Temps to Drop to Wind Chill at 3 Below
• Howard County Paramedic Killed in Line of Duty During Snowstorm

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