Winter Storm — La Porte, Indiana

2015-02-14 · La Porte, Indiana

Event narrative

Wind gusts up to 45 mph and snow squalls enhanced by Lake Michigan created near whiteout conditions at times on February 14th. Visibilities were reduced to less than 100 feet in heavier snow showers, with total snow accumulations generally ranging between 2 and 3 inches. This created difficult driving conditions with some roads becoming impassible due to significant blowing and drifting snow. Several multi-vehicle accidents were reported across the region due to reduced visibilities and slick roads.

Wider weather episode

Snow and strong winds created near blizzard conditions at times on February 14th along and behind a strong arctic front. Snow amounts generally ranged between 1 and 3 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 553024. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.