40th Anniversary of the "White Hurricane of 1978", Matthew Leach, Jan 24, 2018 on YouTube. Feature story on the Blizzard of 1978 (Jan 24-27) from the perspective of one Fort Wayne, IN, resident who remembers the event like it was yesterday. Aired on ABC21, Fort Wayne, January 24th, 2018 during the 5 pm newscast.
Beginning Wednesday January 25, 1978, Indiana was paralyzed by a snow storm that came to be known as the Blizzard of 78, the worst blizzard on record for the Hoosier state. according to the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office of Indianapolis, IN. More than ten inches of snow fell the first day and seven more followed over the next two days. ... Snow fell at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour with sustained winds of 35 to 45 mph. Visibilities were brought down to one sixteenth of a mile.Northern Indiana Blizzard of 1978, 40th Anniversary of the Blizzard of '78 at Northern Indiana Weather Forecast Office at the National Weather Sevice.
39 years ago, 1-2 FEET of snow fell in less than 24 hours with sustained wind speeds between 35-45 mph. Below is the total snowfall accumulations from the 25th to the 26th.
Can you imagine if I released a snowfall prediction map like this today?!
Who remembers this event? I'd love to hear your story!
THE BLIZZARD OF '78 | It's been 40 years since the historic Blizzard of '78, which dumped 1-2 inches of snow per hour and 55 mph wind gusts blew it around on Jan. 25, 1978. What do you remember about that storm?
TOTAL SNOW FROM THE BLIZZARD OF '78 | Can you imagine a snowfall map like this today, especially on top of snow pack that already exceeded half a foot?
Of course, we can't forget about the wind-whipped 6-10' snow drifts all across Northern Indiana, either. Just an amazing event!
And for those asking if we could see something similar in the future: Yes. If it can happen once, it can happen again!
On January 25, 1978, Indiana was hit with a blizzard lasting until the 27th. The "Great Blizzard of 1978" left National Weather Service (NWS) employees stranded for days and prompted the NWS to issue its first statewide Blizzard Warning.
Conditions were so extreme that the National Guard dispatched utility vehicles to help stranded travelers. Governor Otis Bowen declared a snow emergency and Indiana University closed for the first time in the campus's history.
The image below is courtesy of the St. Joseph County Public Library.
Anyone else disappointed with the small amount of snow Indy got yesterday? Enjoy these #ThrowBack photos of the historic blizzard of 1978. These photos are of the Fort Wayne Developmental Center.
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Blizzard of '78. What do you remember about that winter storm? Look back at more footage here: https://www.wane.com/news/45-year-anniversary-of-the-blizzard-of-78/
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Blizzard of '78. What do you remember about that winter storm? Look back at more footage here: 45-year anniversary of the Blizzard of ’78
January 26, 2023 post by US National Weather Service Northern Indiana on Facebook: It was a snowy day at the Fort Wayne International Airport yesterday! ❄️ In fact, for January 25th, FWA set a new record daily maximum snowfall! A total of 6.2" of snow fell yesterday! This breaks the old record of 5.4" which was set back in 1978, during the start of the Blizzard of '78! ❄
1978, March 25 - #5 Worst Fort Wayne Flood: Estimated $55 Million in damages, 25 miles of streets closed, FW declared a disaster as area rivers crested at 23.76 feet from Chronological Flood History at City of Fort Wayne.
Did you know? 🤔 The last remaining Indiana Department of Transportation employee to plow snow during the Blizzard of '78 works right here in the West Central District? 😲❄️💨 Dan Bewley from our Lebanon unit sat down with us to share his incredible story of his bravery, courage, and dedication to the motorists in the state of Indiana during some of the most extreme weather our state has ever seen! 👏
The last remaining Indiana Department of Transportation employee to plow snow during the Blizzard of '78 works right here in the West Central District?
Dan Bewley from our Lebanon unit sat down with us to share his incredible story of his bravery, courage, and dedication to the motorists in the state of Indiana during some of the most extreme weather our state has ever seen!
