A powerful winter storm tracked in from the gulf states with abundant moisture. Cold air was in place across all of northern Indiana, allowing the precipation to fall in the form of snow, which was heavy in many locations. Accumulations range from six to more than fourteen inches across the area. The highest amounts, ranging from 14 to 17 inches were found along a swath from Kosciusko county northeast into parts of Elkhart, Noble and Lagrange counties. Many schools and business were closed the following day due to the snow as well as strong winds which caused large drifts.

Winter Storm in CASS, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to ten inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in ADAMS, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 09:45:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five to seven inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 07:15:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten to fourteen inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 09:30:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine to eleven inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twelve to fifteen inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county. The highest accumulations were in the western part of the county.

Winter Storm in WABASH, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 07:10:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten to fourteen inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in BLACKFORD, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five to seven inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to ten inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 07:10:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to eleven inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in JAY, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 09:15:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eight inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in PULASKI, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 06:45:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven to nine inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in GRANT, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 07:15:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine to twelve inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in WHITE, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 06:45:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven to nine inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 07:15:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine to fifteen inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in STARKE, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to ten inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 07:10:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten to twelve inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twelve to locally 16 inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in FULTON, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to ten inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 07:15:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine to twelve inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 09:30:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to ten inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in WELLS, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 09:30:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eight inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 09:30:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eight inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 07:10:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine to eleven inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.

Winter Storm in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 15-DEC-07 07:15:00 to 16-DEC-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The highest amounts recorded for this storm were found across Koscuisko county. 17 inches of snow fell in Claypool, with 16.5 at the National Weather Service office just north of North Webster. The remainder of the county seen twelve to fourteen inches of snow along with blowing and drifting snow, creating difficult travel conditions for the entire county.