Lake-Effect Snow — Southern La Porte County, Indiana

2024-01-19 to 2024-01-20 · Southern La Porte County, Indiana

Event narrative

Heavy lake effect snow with near zero visibility and intense snowfall rates developed early on January 19th. This dominant snow band did shift off to the east for a time during the afternoon and evening, before transitioning back west into the area early on January 20th. Snowfall report of 3 to 9 inches were reported, heaviest northeast, with 8.7 reported 4 miles east-southeast of Wanatah, Many schools and businesses were closed on January 19th, with several reports of accidents and slide-offs across the region.

Wider weather episode

A band of heavy lake effect snow affected far northwest Indiana early January 19th into early January 20th. Snowfall totals of 1 to 3 feet were common, mainly over La Porte County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1149416. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.