Lake-Effect Snow — Starke, Indiana

2024-01-19 to 2024-01-20 · Starke, 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 totals range from 2 to 4 inches in southwest portions of the county, to as much as 6 to 8 inches in the northeast. 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 1149417. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.