Heavy Snow — De Kalb, Indiana

2023-03-03 · De Kalb, Indiana

Event narrative

Heavy wet snow, wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph, and visibilities reduced to less than a quarter of a mile at times created difficult travel. There were a few reports of power outages and wind damage across the region. Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged between 2 and 6 inches, heaviest across far northern portions of the county. Thundersnow and snowfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour were also observed.

Wider weather episode

A burst of heavy wet snow and gusty winds led to difficult travel and a few reports of wind damage during the afternoon and evening hours of March 3rd. Snow accumulations ranged between 3 and 8 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1074241. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.