Lake-Effect Snow in Marshall, Indiana

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.

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.