Temperatures were in the teens, sustained winds near 20 mph bringing the wind chill below zero.
Gusty winds combined with heavy snowfall knocked visibility down to near a quarter of a mile at times.
Records show that 7.5 inches of snow feel in Columbus on that date while nearly a foot fell in parts of the Miami Valley. Michigan pulled out a win, beating the Buckeyes 9 - 3.
Conditions in the Dayton area were equally as treacherous.
Much different conditions in Columbus today. Cool but dry from start to finish with a few peaks of sunshine by the end of the game.