Surface low pressure crossed from the southern Plains to the Tennessee Valley on the 16th, while Gulf moisture overran this system's warm frontal zone, resulting in an overall moderate snowfall across most of the Midwest. Accumulating snow within central Indiana was organized into two periods: initially a morning to midday band of fluffier snow focused over north central Indiana that brought…
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Surface low pressure crossed from the southern Plains to the Tennessee Valley on the 16th, while Gulf moisture overran this system's warm frontal zone, resulting in an overall moderate snowfall across most of the Midwest. Accumulating snow within central Indiana was organized into two periods: initially a morning to midday band of fluffier snow focused over north central Indiana that brought light to moderate snowfall amounts; and a secondary, more intense burst of snow through late day and early evening hours that brought at least brief 2 inch per hour rates to mainly central and southern counties. Total snowfall was generally 4 to 6 inches, with 7.0 inch reports in both Daviess County and Tipton County, and slightly lower amounts along the middle Wabash Valley and towards the Ohio Valley.
Criteria (now 5.0 inches) was reached in 33 of central Indiana's 39 zones, although only 4 of the far north-central counties received criteria snow throughout the entire zone. Impacts were led by major traffic delays during the late day/early evening burst, which were greatest in and near Indianapolis. During mainly the 300 PM to 700 PM time frame, 130 crashes resulted in 13 injuries, while 27 motorists were either stuck or disabled in the snow. One fatality occurred from an accident on Interstate 65 near mile marker 106 in Marion County. Across the state of Indiana, authorities responded to 363 crashes and 190 vehicles stuck or disabled.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
33 heavy snow. Local standard time, as filed.
Snowfall ranged from 2.8 to 5.8 inches, although snowfall under 4.0 inches mainly spanned the Carmel to Fishers area. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 4.5 to 5.9 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 4.0 to 6.0 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 5.3 to 6.2 inches.
Snowfall ranged from 3.8 to 6.0 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 5.0 to 7.0 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 5.0 to 5.8 inches.
Snowfall ranged from 3.4 to 5.3 inches, with criteria snowfall confined to far northeastern parts of the county.
Snowfall ranged from 5.0 to 6.0 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 3.6 to 5.1 inches, with greatest amounts in eastern parts of the county.
Snowfall ranged from 3.9 to 5.5 inches.
Snowfall generally ranged from 3.2 to 4.5 inches, with 5.3 inches in Hollandsburg. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 4.0 to 5.4 inches, with criteria snowfall over northwestern and far northern parts of the county. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 3.7 to 5.8 inches, with criteria snowfall generally across northern parts of the county.
Snowfall ranged from 3.9 to 6.0 inches, with criteria snowfall focused over northern and far eastern parts of the county.
Snowfall ranged from 4.3 to 5.4 inches, with most areas receiving criteria snowfall. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall generally ranged from 3.3 to 4.7 inches, with up to 5.3 inches in extreme northeastern parts of the county. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 3.9 to 6.0 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 7.1 inches in Elnora to 2.0 inches in far southeastern parts of the county. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 4.0 to 5.7 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 3.6 to 5.6 inches, with criteria snowfall across northern parts of the county. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 2.8 to 6.0 inches, although criteria snowfall only fell across central to far northeastern parts of the county. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 4.2 to 5.4 inches, with criteria snowfall generally over the northern half of the county. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 3.5 to 6.0 inches, with criteria snowfall generally across northern parts of the county. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall was generally 3.5 to 4.3 inches, with criteria snowfall in extreme northeastern Morgan County. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 3.5 to 6.0 inches, with criteria snowfall focused over central parts of the county. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 4.0 to 6.5 inches, although most areas saw 4.8 to 5.3 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 2.4 to 5.0 inches, with the only report of criteria snowfall in Buddha. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall mainly ranged from 2.0 to 4.8 inches, with criteria snowfall generally over far northwestern parts of the county. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 3.8 to 5.3 inches, with criteria snowfall generally over northwestern and far western parts of the county. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall ranged from 4.0 to 5.2 inches, with criteria snowfall generally across southeastern parts of the county. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Snowfall generally ranged from 4.0 to 4.6 inches, with 5.1 inches at the Graysville 5 WNW COOP site.
Snowfall ranged from 3.5 to 5.3 inches, with criteria snowfall over the northwestern half of the county. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Snow, Marion | 2024-02-16 | Vehicle/Towed Trailer | Direct |
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