A massive intrusion of arctic air brought near record cold to the Rockies and the northern Plains by December 5th. Late on the 5th, strong southwesterly flow aloft brought ample moisture along the leading edge of this arctic airmass, which, by now extended from central Texas through Indiana.  Widespread mixed wintry precipitation developed all along the boundary, aided by upper level support from the right entrance region of a strong jet. Across southern Indiana, freezing rain early on the 6th quickly turned into sleet and heavy snow by late morning. Heavy snow continued through the late afternoon hours, depositing from 4 to 8 inches on top of a thin icy mix from earlier in the day.

Heavy Snow in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 06-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 06-DEC-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported 4 inches of snow in Leavenworth.

Heavy Snow in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 06-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 06-DEC-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured 7.5 inches of snow near Hardinsburg.

Heavy Snow in PERRY, INDIANA
From 06-DEC-13 07:00:00 to 06-DEC-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four and one half inches of snow was measured in Tell City, which lies along the Ohio River.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, INDIANA
From 06-DEC-13 07:00:00 to 06-DEC-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media reported 5 inches of snow in Scottsburg.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 06-DEC-13 07:00:00 to 06-DEC-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported snowfall amounts varying from 4 to 6 inches of snow across Washington County.

Heavy Snow in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 06-DEC-13 07:00:00 to 06-DEC-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several snow measurements ranging between 3 and 4 inches were reported across northern Harrison County.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 06-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 06-DEC-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported a total of 6 inches of snow in Madison, which lies along the Ohio River.

Heavy Snow in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 06-DEC-13 05:00:00 to 06-DEC-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nine inches of snow - the highest storm total across southern Indiana - fell near Portersville in Dubois County.

Heavy Snow in CLARK, INDIANA
From 06-DEC-13 07:00:00 to 06-DEC-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Snow accumulations ranged from near 6 inches in Memphis to around 4 inches across the southern part of the county, directly across the Ohio River from Louisville.

Heavy Snow in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 06-DEC-13 07:00:00 to 06-DEC-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Louisville media reported 3.5 inches of snow near New Albany. Snow totals were higher across the northwestern portion of the county.