Logansport, Indiana – Travel along Interstate 65 in northern Indiana turned dangerous late Wednesday morning as a fast-moving snow squall swept across the region, producing sudden whiteout conditions and rapidly deteriorating road conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, a Snow Squall Warning was issued at 10:10 a.m. EST for several counties impacting the I-65 corridor, including White, Pulaski, Cass, Miami, Fulton, and portions of Starke and Marshall counties. The squall was observed moving southeast at roughly 35 mph, bringing intense bursts of heavy snow, wind gusts greater than 35 mph, and sharply reduced visibility.
The most significant impacts were reported along Interstate 65 between mile markers 185 and 198. Within minutes, visibility dropped dramatically as blowing snow covered lanes and obscured traffic ahead. Motorists traveling through this stretch encountered near-whiteout conditions, making it difficult to slow down or safely maneuver.
Communities near the affected corridor included Logansport, Monticello, Winamac, Rochester, Peru, North Judson, and surrounding towns. Radar and roadway cameras confirmed rapidly changing conditions as the squall intensified, then moved quickly through the area.
Snow squalls are particularly dangerous because they strike with little warning. Roads that are merely wet can freeze almost instantly as colder air surges in behind the squall, creating black ice on bridges, overpasses, and untreated pavement. Even brief snowfall can lead to crashes when visibility and traction are lost at highway speeds.
Officials urged drivers to slow down immediately, turn on headlights, and be prepared for sudden whiteout conditions. If possible, motorists were advised to delay travel or exit the highway until the squall passed.
The warning was set to expire by late morning as the squall pushed southeast, but forecasters cautioned that additional snow showers and gusty winds could still cause localized travel issues across northern Indiana through the afternoon.
