Lake-Effect Snow and Winter Weather in Indiana, November 13 to 14, 2014

Heavy lake effect snow bands set up over northern portions of the country, mainly during the morning and evening hours of November 13th when snowfall rates exceeded 2 inches per hour at times. The City of South Bend received 6 inches of snow in a 6 hour period with 4.5 inches falling in less than 2 hours. Most locations outside of South Bend received lesser amounts between 1 and 5 inches. The accumulating snow and reduced visibilities created hazardous driving conditions and accidents across the area. The Indiana Toll road was closed for a short time during the morning and early afternoon of November 13th.

Lake effect snow bands set up over northeastern portions of the country, mainly during the morning and evening hours of November 13th when snowfall rates exceeded 1 inch per hour at times. Most locations received between 2 and 6 inches of total snow accumulation, with a report of 5 inches at Rolling Prairie. The accumulating snow and reduced visibilities created hazardous driving conditions and accidents across the area.