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Lake County, IN Snow Nov. 13: 3+ Inches, Friday Commute Alert
Crown Point, IN – Drivers across Lake County in northwest Indiana are being warned to prepare for hazardous road conditions Friday morning, Nov. 13, as lake effect snow threatens to produce localized
By Owen Prescott · 2026-11-12T10:59:45.365Z
Crown Point, IN – Drivers across Lake County in northwest Indiana are being warned to prepare for hazardous road conditions Friday morning, Nov. 13, as lake effect snow threatens to produce localized accumulations of 3 inches or more. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect overnight, with slippery roads expected to affect the morning commute.
According to the Lake County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, the advisory begins at midnight Friday, Nov. 13, and continues until 10 a.m. CST. Accumulating wet snow is expected, particularly away from the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Friday, Nov. 13: 3 Inches or More Possible
Forecasters warn that localized snowfall totals could reach or exceed 3 inches where persistent lake effect snow bands develop.
Communities across Lake County, including Gary, Hammond, Merrillville and Crown Point, should prepare for rapidly changing conditions, although snowfall amounts will vary significantly by location.
During lake effect events, heavy snowfall can occur in one community while areas just a few miles away experience little or no precipitation.
Friday Morning Commute: Slippery Roads Expected
The emergency management agency warns that hazardous conditions could affect the Friday morning commute, especially on bridges and overpasses.
Drivers using Interstate 65, Interstate 80/94 and other major routes through northwest Indiana should allow additional travel time and reduce speeds when conditions deteriorate.
Visibility could also change quickly as narrow snow bands move across the region.
Residents Urged to Use Caution
Sidewalks, driveways and outdoor stairs may become icy or slippery overnight, increasing the risk of falls.
Motorists are encouraged to check updated Indiana road conditions at 511in.org before leaving home.
The Winter Weather Advisory is scheduled to expire at 10 a.m. CST Friday, although residents should monitor subsequent updates for changes.
The greatest concern remains localized heavy snowfall and hazardous travel during the early morning hours.