Winter Weather — Northern La Porte County, Indiana

2022-11-18 · Northern La Porte County, Indiana

Event narrative

Another round of lake effect snow accumulated to between 2 and 4 inches across far northeast La Porte County. Temperatures falling into the 20s, snow already on the ground, and gusty winds also allowed for areas of blowing snow and reduced visibilities. Travel was difficult across the area with reports of slide-offs, accidents and school closings.

Wider weather episode

Periods of lake effect snow, blowing snow, reduced visibilities and gusty winds developed late November 17th and continued through the day on November 18th bringing difficult travel conditions. Snow accumulation of 2 to 7 inches were common across the area, heaviest along the Indiana Toll Road.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1058766. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.