An intense low pressure system tracked from the Lower Mississippi River Valley northeast into northern Indiana late February 1st into February 2nd.  A mixture of heavy snow and sleet developed out ahead of this system during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st, with many locations picking up between 6 and 14 inches of snow and sleet.  This combined with wind gusts in excess of 40 mph created blizzard conditions across much of northern Indiana.

Blizzard in FULTON, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour were common, with snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranging between 6 and 10 inches. Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet closed numerous country roads across the county. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in WHITE, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranged between 3 and 6 inches, with snow drifts of 2 to 3 feet. These snow drifts closed several country roads across the county. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in CASS, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranged between 3 and 5 inches, with snow drifts of 4 to 5 feet. These snow drifts closed several country roads across the county. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranged between 3 and 5 inches, with snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet. These snow drifts closed several country roads across the county. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in WABASH, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranged between 3 and 5 inches, with snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet. Significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranged between 4 and 8 inches, with snow drifts of 3 to 4 feet. Numerous country roads were closed due to these snow drifts. The significant blowing and drifting snow also resulted in accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour were common, with totals across the county generally ranging between 10 and 15 inches. The emergency manager reported 14.5 inches of snow in Michigan City.  Significant blowing and drifting resulted in numerous accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in STARKE, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour were common, with totals across the county generally ranging between 8 and 12 inches. A CoCoRaHS observer reported 8.9 inches of total snow and sleet accumulation 6 miles east-southeast of North Judson. Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were also reported across the county. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in numerous accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour were common, with totals across the county generally ranging between 8 and 15 inches. The South Bend airport reported 12.3 inches of total snow and sleet accumulation. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in numerous accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour were common, with snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranging between 6 and 10 inches. A CoCoRaHS observer reported 8.6 inches of total snow and sleet accumulation 10 miles east of LaGrange, along with 3 foot snow drifts and numerous road closures. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in numerous accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour were common, with snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranging between 7 and 10 inches. A CoCoRaHS observer reported 10.0 inches of total snow and sleet accumulation 4 miles north-northwest of Hudson, along with 3-4 foot snow drifts and numerous road closures. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour were common, with snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranging between 6 and 9 inches. A CoCoRaHS observer reported 6.0 inches of total snow and sleet accumulation 2 miles east of Hamilton, along with 3-4 foot snow drifts and numerous road closures. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour were common, with snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranging between 6 and 10 inches. Significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour were common, with snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranging between 6 and 10 inches. The NWS office 2 miles north of North Webster reported 8.8 inches of total snow and sleet accumulation, along with snow drifts of 2 to 3 feet. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour were common, with snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranging between 8 and 12 inches. A CoCoRaHS observer 3 miles west-southwest of Plymouth reported 10.5 inches of total snow and sleet accumulation. Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet closed numerous country roads across the county. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in PULASKI, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour were common, with snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranging between 6 and 10 inches. Snow drifts of 2 to 4 feet closed numerous country roads across the county. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 1st as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour were common, with snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranging between 6 and 10 inches. A National Weather Service (NWS) employee reported 7.6 inches of total snow accumulation in Millersburg, along with 3 foot snow drifts and numerous road closures. The significant blowing and drifting snow resulted in numerous accidents and school closings across the region.

Blizzard in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions were experienced during the late afternoon and evening hours of February as an intense low pressure system approached from the southwest. Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph, combined with the falling heavy snow and sleet, created reduced visibilities below an eighth of a mile at times. Snow and sleet totals across the county generally ranged between 4 and 8 inches, with snow drifts of 3 to 4 feet. Numerous country roads were closed due to these snow drifts. The significant blowing and drifting snow also resulted in accidents and school closings across the region.