You just never know what mother nature is going to give us in Indy.
This winter hasn’t been too bad as far as snow, so we’re taking a look at some of the biggest snowfalls in Indy history.
Did you know January is usually the coldest month of the year in Indiana? Historically, when temperatures drop in the frigid zone, January is also the snowiest month of the year with as much as 10 ft in the northern part of the state.
Raise your hand if you remember
Indianapolis’ great
.
ICYMI, here’s what happened
: On Jan. 26, 1978, Hoosiers woke up to a blizzard and wind chills that plummeted to -51°F. Strong, gusty winds lasted for nearly two days, creating snowdrifts as deep as 10 ft. The total January snowfall hit 30.6 inches that year — setting a monthly record for Indianapolis.
While the three-day snow emergency did bring its fair share of grief like
an influx of ill and injured folks + stranded motorists
, it’s certain that Hoosiers also celebrated a surge of civic pride as residents reflected upon stories of personal sacrifice and acts of goodwill.