when was the blizzard of 78 in indiana

The “Blizzard of ’78” in Indiana hit from January 25 to January 27, 1978, with the storm really ramping up on Wednesday, January 25, 1978.

Key dates and timing

• Snow and severe conditions in much of Indiana began on January 25, 1978.

• The first statewide blizzard warning for Indiana was issued at 3:45 p.m. EST on January 25, 1978.

• The storm’s peak effects lasted through January 26 and into January 27, 1978, effectively paralyzing the state for those three days.

So, when people in Indiana talk about the “Blizzard of ’78,” they’re almost always referring to that late‑January storm from January 25–27, 1978.

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