Justin's Indiana Weather Blog: March 2013

Monday, March 25, 2013

Heaviest post March 18th snowfall since March 20th of 1875!!

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAFAYETTE...FRANKFORT...KOKOMO...
CRAWFORDSVILLE...ANDERSON...MUNCIE...INDIANAPOLIS...TERRE HAUTE...
SHELBYVILLE

I have been told that this is the heaviest post March 18th total snowfall since March 20th of 1875!! when 12" inches was recorded in the Lafayette, Indiana area. How amazing is that!! And whats even more nuts is that I have 60s back in our forecast by as soon as this WEEKEND. Talk about going from one extreme to the other! haha That's how we roll in Indiana. But before we start talking about that, lets first take a look at this storm from a different angle. Take a look at these pictures from around the state below.
Sharing pictures from the WLFI web site.

Here we are getting ready for a spring holiday (Easter) and Winter pulls us right back! You can see the Easter eggs completely covered in the snow today after the system rolled through. This is natures way to have an Easter egg hunt!

Once you're done searching for the eggs, how about a nice dip in the swimming pool? lol. Or maybe not. :)

Check out these huge dime and quarter sized snowflakes falling in and around Attica, and Westpoint, last night. Just crazy!

This image is out of Dayton, Indiana.

Take a look at these deep snow drifts out of Burlington, Indiana this morning. Talk about being stuck inside do to the weather.

This beautiful blue winter image comes out of Carroll, county.

You can see down town Lafayette, completely snow covered. This image was taken last night.

Another image out of the Lafayette, area showing an easy 7" inches of snow.

Here are a few pictures from the Monticello, area. A winter wonderland. I know our weather buddy Brow, is loving this! Doesn't matter how late in the season it is. If you're a snow lover like we are then this is heaven lol

Another image out of Monticello, Indiana.

Road crews are finally starting to get the roads clear along with the help from mother nature and these current temperatures above freezing. Currently at 34* degrees in the Lafayette, area. Roads were nasty last night and into the early morning hours. Here is a look at the road crews trying to clear a path down State road 26 in Tippecanoe, county.

We were expecting high gusty winds along with this system yesterday and that's just what we saw. Lafayette, at the Purdue airport recorded a peak wind gust last night during the snow storm of 37mph. It made for almost whiteout conditions at times. You can see in this picture below taken in Lafayette, Indiana last night, the winds whipping the snow around. What a good picture!

With all that said, will father winter finally move out and allow Spring to do its job? Well, I see this system making its way to the east and some warmer temperatures about to move in. Here's the break down below.

Tonight we will look for mostly cloudy skies with a few left over scattered snow flurries. Expect a low around 26* degrees with light winds between 5 and 10 mph.

Tuesday we will see a high around 42* degrees with mostly cloudy skies through out a good portion of the day. A few light scattered snow flurries are possible. Look for a low Tuesday night around 25* degrees with winds between 15 and 20 mph.

Extended Outlook, I'm looking for highs in the 50s as we head into Thursday and Friday. With highs in the lower 60s by this weekend and into the start of next week. So don't fear warm weather lovers, Spring is making a comeback. I'm ready to break out my bike and start enjoying Spring! ARE YOU WITH ME??? :)

Have a great day bloggers. Take care and God Bless.

Snowfall numbers are in!!

Lots of snow reports coming in from around the areas. Most of the snowfall reports are right with what we forecasted however there are a few odd ball numbers that rolled in! Take a look.

West Lafayette, is one of those odd ball numbers! Coming in with 9.3" inches of snow. Its crazy how these snow bands much of set up. I have this high snowfall report from West Lafayette of 9.3" inches while another report from West Lafayette comes in with 6.0" Inches. And Lafayette coming in with 7.5" inches. Just amazing!

Roads are very slick this afternoon. The scanner is going off like crazy with reports of accidents. So if you can stay off the roads today please do so. Here is what things looked like this morning in the Lafayette area.

You can see in this bottom picture that under this snow where the ground is slightly warmer its nothing but slush and slick ice!

Today we will reach a high around 35* degrees. A few stray off and on snow flurries / showers are likely however nothing to really ad to our snowfall totals. If you have any pictures please feel free to share them on our facebook page. Post them or message them to me and I'll get'em on the blog :)

Stay safe bloggers. I'll check back soon..

Update as of 1:45am EDT.

We're starting to pull in a little bit of dry air as we continue through the night. The heavier snow bands are really starting to push off to our east as snow flurries / light snow continues to push through our area. We do still have a somewhat heavy band south of Tippecanoe county between Tippecanoe, and Marion, county. (Lafayette, and Indianapolis,).

Snowfall totals as of 1:45am EDT.

Lafayette, 6.2" inches with 9" + inch snow drifts!

Southern Tippecanoe county closer to crawfordsville, picking up 7.2" inches.

Hamilton, 6.3" inches.

Marion, 6.2" inches.

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I think this is pretty much how the snowfall totals will end up as I'm just looking for light snow / snow flurries as we head into the morning / early afternoon hours of Monday.

Roads are still very slick and very snow covered. Crews are doing their very best to get them clear by morning. So if you don't have to head out early tomorrow then it would be best to stay home. A few people that headed out tonight headed out in jeeps!

Something that could really get a grip when out in this messy storm!

Here is what things looked like in the Lafayette, area as of 1:30AM.

A winter wonderland indeed. I will have a final snowfall total for you all later on today with the final amounts from around the area. It's looking like most of us will pick up what was expected however snow drifts are going to be MUCH deeper! I wouldn't be surprised to see drifts over two and three feet deep by daylight in areas!

Have a great night bloggers. Stay safe and God Bless!

Update as of 12:am EDT.

I will have one more update on our current snowfall coming soon! Stay tuned.
DEVELOPING.....
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This traffic image is out of Bloomington, Indiana looking West. Almost whiteout conditions as we look down the highway! Roads are completely snow covered and very slick / dangerous!!! Stay home tonight!

Take a look at this local radar image below.

Currently up to 6" inches in the Lafayette, area.

This is showing the heavier bands of snow just to the south on Tippecanoe county. We're looking for 7" inches likely. I still see that 7.5" inches possible. Just south of Tippecanoe where we figured would see higher amounts is looking to pick up closer to 9" inches before all is said and done!

Sunday, March 24, 2013

11:pm Update

Lafayette, is up to 5.5" inches. Some area sin Lafayette reported 6.0" inches.

Attica, with 6.8" inches.

Tipton, with 6" inches. Snow is still falling however the heaviest snow is now pushing off to our east at this time. Roads are terrible! I even got stuck for a little bit driving home from work tonight. It is very dangerous. If you don't HAVE to be out then please stay home! Build a snowman or something lol.

we have 5.5" inches on the ground right now where I'm at in the Lafayette area however the wind has allowed for snow drifts as deep as 9" and 10" inches in some spots!

The Latest!

Above is a look at the radar as of 12:35pm EDT. You can see the snow inching closer as the dry air starts to move out of our area. New models are in and I have changed the snowfall amounts ever so slightly. Just a few minor last minute tweaks to the forecast before I head to work.

I finally got the bufkit data to come up. It usually does a good job when it come to forecasting snow. Take a look at the data below.

bufkit is good with snowfall and timing. Right now I'm looking for the snow to reach the Lafayette, area sometime around 5:pm give or take a little. The heaviest snowfall will be from 7:pm to around 1:am to 2:am Monday morning. Again this will be a very wet and heavy snow as temperatures are near the freezing mark currently at 30* degrees. Winds are still expected to blow between 20 and 25 mph with a few gusts to 35 mph possible.

Here is what things looked like in Troy, IL earlier this afternoon around 12:50pm.

This image was taken higher up so you can really see the almost whiteout conditions.

I didn't feel the need to change the snowfall totals very much for our area. I did however dial it in a bit to make a tighter range as we head closer to this snowy event. Take a look.

I still like the Lafayette, area in that 4" to 6" inch range with isolated 7" inches possible. Areas around Montgomery, county have a better chance of the higher 7" inches. The closer to Indianapolis, you go the higher the totals at this time. I did up the snowfall for the Indianapolis, area to a 4" to 8" inch range with isolated 9" inches possible. I'm keeping the 3" to 5" inch range for areas more north of Tippecanoe, county. I would not completely rule out a few areas up around Monticello to see 6" inches here and there however the 3" to 5" seems pretty solid as of now.

I will be at work til 10pm. I will try to have some snowfall totals on JIWB after work sometime. This is going to be a pain to drive home in tonight. Please take pictures and share as well as your current snowfall! Share here or on the JIWB facebook page. Here is one last look at the current Winter storm warning below. Stay safe. I'll check back soon.

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY.

CARROLL-WARREN-TIPPECANOE-CLINTON-HOWARD-FOUNTAIN-MONTGOMERY-
BOONE-TIPTON-HAMILTON-MADISON-DELAWARE-RANDOLPH-VERMILLION-PARKE-
PUTNAM-HENDRICKS-MARION-HANCOCK-HENRY-VIGO-CLAY-OWEN-MORGAN-
JOHNSON-SHELBY-RUSH-SULLIVAN-GREENE-MONROE-BROWN-BARTHOLOMEW-
DECATUR-KNOX-DAVIESS-MARTIN-LAWRENCE-JACKSON-JENNINGS-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAFAYETTE...FRANKFORT...KOKOMO...
CRAWFORDSVILLE...ANDERSON...MUNCIE...INDIANAPOLIS...TERRE HAUTE...
SHELBYVILLE...BLOOMINGTON...COLUMBUS...VINCENNES...BEDFORD...
SEYMOUR
* TIMING: LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH MID
AFTERNOON. SNOW WILL INCREASE IN INTENSITY LATE THIS AFTERNOON
AND TONIGHT...BECOMING HEAVY AT TIMES. WHILE SNOW IS EXPECTED TO
LIGHTEN MONDAY MORNING... IT IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE WITH THE
POTENTIAL FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS.
* OTHER IMPACTS: WINDS WILL GUST TO 25 TO 30 MPH THIS AFTERNOON
AND EVENING...CAUSING SOME BLOWING OF SNOW. THESE WINDS
COMBINED WITH THE HEAVY WET SNOW ON TREES AND OTHER ELEVATED
SURFACES MAY CAUSE SOME LOCALIZED POWER OUTAGES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW
ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN
EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...
FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

First Round Done, Heavy Snow On The Way!

Well the first round of snow is making its way to our east at this time. Here's how much we've picked up so far.

Lafayette, 1.0" inches.

Indianapolis, 0.6" inches.

Attica, 0.5" Inches.

The more north of Lafayette, you go the less the snowfall. Only around a Tenth of an inch reported in parts of Jasper county at this time. However the heavy snow is still to come!

Above you see that first round moving to our east. We will see that small brief break in the snow as we talked about last night. Followed by the heavier snow when will start in later on this late afternoon into tonight.

Right now we are pulling in that brief area of dry air which is why we're seeing this break in the snow. You can see it perfect in this moisture satellite image below.

And just take a look at all that moisture just to our west wrapped up inside that second batch of snow heading our way! Right now I still feel my expected snow-cast from my last post holds true. Take a look at this precipitation model below.

Keeping that heavy band right between Lafayette and Indianapolis over the next few hours. I still believe that the winds will pose a threat with this heavy wet packing snow as we head into tonight. I'm expecting winds between 20 and 25 mph gusting between 30 and 35 mph at times. Weak limbs could snap and some could even lose power.

I will try to have another quick update on here before I head into work at 2:pm. Have a great day bloggers and stay tuned!

The first round is moving to our east as we speak. The second round is on its way. Breaking down timing and amounts coming soon.

Heavy Spring Snow Update!

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO
NOON EDT MONDAY...

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAFAYETTE...FRANKFORT...KOKOMO...
CRAWFORDSVILLE...ANDERSON...MUNCIE...INDIANAPOLIS...TERRE HAUTE...
SHELBYVILLE...BLOOMINGTON...COLUMBUS
847 PM EDT SAT MAR 23 2013

Here is a look at the radar as of 11:53pm EDT. You can see the system moving closer with every hour.

We will have two rounds with this system. The first round will start Sunday morning with snow showers across the area however nothing terribly heavy. We may see a small break as some drier air tries to move into the area. All this just before that second round pushes through bringing the heavier snow along with it as we head into Sunday afternoon and into early early Monday. This is where we will see the snow really start to accumulate.

I did lower my expected snowfall totals just a little bit. Take a look.

Nothing major. Only by an inch or so. I still think we could pick up between 3" and 6" inches with isolated 7" inches in spots very possible. However the heavier snow will stay closer to the Indianapolis area where as much as 8" inches is possible. The wind with this heavy wet snow will be an issue! This snow gets heavy on trees and as we saw in our last big snow, it could very well snap weak limbs! I will continue to watch this closely and give you another update tomorrow before I head into work. Have a great night bloggers.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Working on a new update.

DEVELOPING.....

Could Be A Record Setting Late Snow!

This storm is developing into what could be the latest and biggest snow we have ever had! It is almost April and we're forecasting what could be our biggest snow we've had all winter! This is crazy. Models first indicated this being a much smaller system by the time it reached our area however things have changed and we're tracking something much bigger now. Take a look at this system developing just off to our west.

We have a Winter weather watch in effect for much of the state at this time. Take a look at the watch below.

* OTHER IMPACTS: WINDS WILL GUST TO 25 TO 30 MPH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING...CAUSING BLOWING SNOW. THESE WINDS
COMBINED WITH THE HEAVY WET SNOW MAY CAUSE SOME LOCALIZED
POWER OUTAGES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL. CONTINUE TO MONITOR
THE LATEST FORECASTS.

This strengthening low pressure system will move into the lower Ohio valley as we move into early Sunday and continue through early Monday. Much of the state will stay in an all snow event giving way to decant snowfall number across the area. This map below is showing areas seeing all snow / rain / mix / ice.

The break down for tonight. We will see partly cloudy skies this evening with clouds moving in as we head into tonight and the overnight. Snow showers will move into the area late tonight between 3:am and 5:am give or take. Expect a low tonight of 29* degrees with winds between 5 and 10 mph.

Sunday we will see snow showers through out the day with the heaviest snow later that afternoon into early Monday. Expect a high around 38* degrees with a low that night of 25* degrees. It will be windy with winds blowing between 20 and 25 mph gusting between 30 and 35 mph at times. With the winds blowing the heavy snow we could see dangerous conditions start to develop. Currently looking for snowfall between Sunday and Monday of 5" to 7" inches in and around the Lafayette, and Indianapolis, areas.

Monday snow showers will linger into the early afternoon and evening before skies try to clear a bit. High around 40* degrees with a low Monday night around 24* degrees.

This map above is looking into Late Sunday night. You can see that heavy band of snow setting up over the central part of the state. This is where we're expecting that 5" to 7" inch band to set up. with locally higher amounts near 8" inches not out of the question.

Here is your current snowfall expectation map below.

I'm keeping most of central Indiana in a wide band of 5" to 7" inches with some areas near 8" inches likely. A 3" to 6" inch band just south of Indianapolis, and north of Tippecanoe, and Carroll, counties. And 2" to 4" inches north and south of those lines. I'm really excited to track this system with all of you. Please take lots of pictures and video. Feel free to send them to be via, the JIWB facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Justins-Indiana-Weather-Blog/194210110637780?fref=ts

Also tell us how things are at your location during this event on facebook or the comments section of the blog. I do have to work tonight however I will try to have at least a small update on JIWB later on tonight. It will be after 10pm or 11pm tonight. So stay tuned!

Friday, March 22, 2013

Winter Continues To Hold On!

Well, as much as everyone is awaiting the warmer temperatures and nice spring weather, winter is still holding on with a tight grip! We have more snow in the forecast just as I talked about in my last post. The weekend winter weather returns. Here we are trying to get ready for severe weather with severe weather preparedness week coming up and I have snow back in the forecast. Indiana weather is crazy that's for sure. And this winter has been anything but pleasant!

as we head into the overnight tonight we will continue with dry conditions and mostly clear skies across the area. Expect a low tonight around 25* degrees with a light wind between 3 and 5 mph.

Saturday will be much of the same for the most part. More partly cloudy skies through out the day with a high around 46* degrees and a low that night around 28* degrees. Winds will be light between 5 and 10 mph. We will start to see a low pressure system move into the area later on Saturday night into early Sunday which will bring some snow showers along with it.

Here's a look at Sunday's outlook below.

Right now models track this low pressure system far enough south that we should be in an all snow event. With the rain and icy mix staying south of Indianapolis at this time. Currently a few models show this system with the potential to give way to 2" to 4" inches of snowfall in the Lafayette, and near by areas. Still this is two days out so things will be subject to change, however this is how things are currently setting up.

You can see in this model image below showing the precipitation type and keeping us in the snow rather then rain and icy mixes

along with a few snow showers on Sunday we will also see breezy conditions with winds between 15 and 25 mph. Gusting near 30 mph at times. Expect a high around 36* degrees with a low that night around 24* degrees. I will continue to keep an eye on this developing system and check back with new information very soon. Have a nice day bloggers.

Take care and God bless!

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Severe Weather Preparedness Week Is About To Kick Off!

Spring has sprung! It is officially the first day of Spring. I don't know about you all but I am very very excited for some warmer days and calm nights. I have cabin fever bad this year lol. To many gray days and not enough snow has made for a really long winter this year. I'm ready for some clear sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s! Welcome spring! Welcome :)

Not only am I ready for warmer weather but I'm also ready to start tracking some spring an d summer storms. If you're into meteorology then you will understand my want and need to track weather lol. It has been a boring winter with practically nothing to forecast but cold temperatures. With that said, Severe weather preparedness week is coming up very soon. It will be March 24th through the 30th.

Severe Weather Preparedness Week: March 24-30, 2013

Governor Mike Pence has proclaimed March 24 through 30, 2013 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana.

The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the American Red Cross, and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide test of communication systems on Wednesday, March 27 between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM EDT and between 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM EDT.

Important - while the drill will be sent using live TOR EAS coding (Tornado Warning), it is only a test, and will be postponed to Thursday, March 28 if weather conditions warrant.

The goal of Severe Weather Preparedness Week is to better educate people about the hazards of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and to help everyone be prepared when severe weather occurs. Each day will focus on a different topic:

Sunday: Kick-Off: Discuss Partners' roles in Severe Weather
Monday: Severe Weather Outlook: Partners' roles at the Outlook stage of an event
Tuesday: Watch: Partners' roles in the Watch stage of an event
Wednesday: Everyone's roles in Warnings: Taking action when Warnings are issued
Thursday: Response: Partners' roles in responding to disasters (real-time response)
Friday: Recovery: Partners' roles in the recovery process (days/weeks/months after disaster)
Saturday: Wrap-Up: Importance of preparedness and action during threatening hazards

We will be kicking all of this off over the next week. I want everyone to be severe weather ready! I will try to have this on the blog as much as possible over the next week. However if I miss a day here and there do to my work schedule please feel free to keep up on the National Weather Service site at

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=ind&storyid=22332&source=0

So what can we expect weather wise over the next few days? Lets take a look.

Tonight we will look for partly cloudy skies with a chilly low around 14* degrees. Winds will be light between 10 and 15 mph however this will still make for a wind chill around 3* to 0* degrees at times. So dress warm if you're heading out.

Thursday we will look for a high around 33* degrees with partly cloudy to mostly clear skies through out the day. Winds light between 10 and 15 mph with a low that night around 20* degrees.

Friday we will see partly cloudy skies through out the day with a high around 43* degrees finally starting to get up around our average high for this time of year. A low that night around 25* degrees. Our average high for t his time of year is around 44* degrees with our average low around 28* degrees.

Extended outlook.. as we head into the weekend we will see our next chance at some precipitation in the area. Could be a rain / snow mix at times. This system is still developing. Temperatures will start to level out a bit as we head into next week with highs right around where they should be this time of year in the middle 40s.

The NAO and AO models are showing signs of warmer temperatures moving into the area as we head into the last week of March and the first week of April. This chart above is a look at the NAO models. You can see the graph showing signs of a neutral or positive phase. We will be keeping an eye on this as I know a lot of you are ready for some warmer weather.

Until the warmer weather gets here I thought I'd try and help by posting a few fun spring facts. Take a look and enjoy bloggers. Have a great day and I'll check back again real soon.

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SPRING FACTS!!

Lots of baby animals are born in spring, like lambs, and squirrels.

Although you can feel it getting warmer, spring is also the season with the most unpredictable weather. It has been known to be hot, cold, really windy and even very snowy in spring!

We’ve all heard the term ‘vernal equinox’. Vernal means ‘spring’ and equinox means ‘equal night’. Both words are from Latin.

Spring fever is not just a myth – the body may experience physiological changes due to changes in diet, hormone production and temperature

Spring is when birds return home after migrating in winter. About 1800 bird species migrate

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Snow snapping trees!

Lots of snow to wake up to this morning! It is a very wet and heavy snow however. Some of us have had to deal with some minor damages across the area do to this heavy snow. JIWB recorded a good 5.0" inches of snow in the Lafayette, area. And I also got a first hand look at what this heavy snow could do! Take a look.

This is a huge tree branch that snapped at the base and fell onto my grandmas ford explorer last night around 10:30pm EST. My fiancee and I drove over there o the slick icy roads at around 25 mph to help get this thing off the truck. The base of it weighted near a hundred pounds.

The good news however is that when it snapped it caught most of itself on the base of the tree. So there was really no damage to the truck! Thank God!

Even outside my window the snow snapped yet another good sized tree limb. Take a look.

Beautiful but dangerous! In spite of snapping tree limbs we still managed to have fun with the snow. My fiancee and I went out around 10:pm last night and had a random snowball fight lol. I climbed up a tree and shook snow on her hahaha. Even little Joey our little two year old chihuahua enjoyed the snow :)

Roads are still a mess at this time however we will be seeing warmer temperatures start to move into the area over the next few days. We will see a high today reach 38* degrees with a low around 24* tonight. So whatever starts to melt could very well freeze back up during the overnight. we will reach a high tomorrow of 39* degrees as we continue to climb!

Believe it or not I'm looking for highs near 60* degrees by this weekend! A high around 56* degrees on Saturday and a high of 58* degrees by Sunday. This snow won't last so if you're like me, GET OUT AND ENJOY IT NOW! lol. Here is a final look at your snowfall totals below. Have a great day. And stay safe!!

Logansport, 6.5" inches.

Remington, 6.0" inches.

West - Lafayette, 6.0" inches.

Kokomo, 6.0" inches.

Attica, 5.2" inches.

Lafayette, 5.0" inches.

Covington, 3.5" inches.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Snow Blankets The State!

Here are a few pictures from the Lafayette, Indiana area. You can see the nice blanket of snow across the area. snow still falling. A heavy wet snow great for packing, And great for sliding! So please be careful as it is VERY VERY SLICK! Watch every step and allow extra time if you have to be out on the roads this evening into the overnight.

Snowfall totals from around the area as of now.

Areas of Boone, county coming in with 3.0" inches.

Lafayette, in Tippecanoe, county coming in with 2.5" inches.

Parke, county coming in with 2.2" inches.

And Madison, county with 1.5" inches.

We still have more snow moving through the area. remember we're calling for a wide area of 3 to 5" inches. The more north you go the higher the snowfall totals will be by the end of this storm. Take a look at the radar below.