Indianapolis, Indiana – Snowfall has been a defining part of winter across northern Indiana this season, particularly near the Michiana border where lake-effect systems have repeatedly pushed snow south from Lake Michigan. From late September through early February, these northern communities have seen far higher totals than much of the rest of the state.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s National Snowfall Analysis, northern Indiana has picked up between 2 and 8 feet of snow since Sept. 30. The highest seasonal totals are concentrated near the Michigan border, where cold northwest flow has enhanced snowfall during multiple lake-effect events.
South Bend, Elkhart, Goshen, and Michigan City are near the upper end of that range, with snow frequently impacting travel along the Indiana Toll Road, U.S. 31, and I-94. LaPorte and St. Joseph counties have seen repeated bursts of heavy snow, leading to persistent snowbanks and extended periods of slick secondary roads.
Farther south, including Fort Wayne, Kokomo, and Lafayette, seasonal totals generally taper to the 2- to 4-foot range, while central and southern Indiana have seen lighter accumulation overall. Indianapolis and Bloomington have dealt with periodic snow and ice, but totals remain well below those observed in the north.
The Indiana Department of Transportation continues to stress that lake-effect snow can create rapid changes in visibility and road conditions near the Michigan line. With winter still ongoing, additional snow events could further increase seasonal totals in northern Indiana, and more advisories may be issued as conditions evolve.
