INDIANA — A foot of snow falling from a single winter storm in Indiana is uncommon, but historical weather data show that it is possible in January under the right conditions.
Indiana sits in a region that can be influenced by multiple winter weather patterns, including strong low-pressure systems tracking across the Midwest, Arctic air intrusions from Canada, and moisture drawn north from the Gulf of Mexico. When these elements align, snowfall rates can become intense and prolonged, allowing totals to quickly accumulate.
Records from the National Weather Service show that Indiana has experienced numerous January storms producing 10 to 15 inches of snow, particularly during powerful winter cyclones. These systems can generate several hours of moderate to heavy snowfall, sometimes exceeding one inch per hour. When such snowfall persists for 8 to 12 hours or longer, accumulations can approach or exceed one foot…