Lake-Effect Snow — Marshall, Indiana

2012-01-01 to 2012-01-03 · Marshall, Indiana

Event narrative

Lake effect snow, heavy at times, developed behind a strong cold front as arctic air filtered in over relatively warm lake waters. Total snow accumulations generally ranged between 2 and 5 inches across the county, with higher amounts across far northern Marshall County. There was a report of 8 inches of total snow accumulation in Tyner. The falling snow combined with gusty winds created reduced visibilities to less than a quarter of a mile at times, along with blowing and drifting snow. This led to cancelled events and reports of slide-offs and accidents across the region.

Wider weather episode

Moderate to heavy lake effect snow developed during the late afternoon and evening hours of January 1st and continued into January 2nd. Total snow accumulations generally ranged between 4 and 12 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 353213. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.