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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

All phone numbers, with the exception of 574-834-1104 remain out of service. This includes our spotter line. 

Given the severe weather potential, we ask that phone calls be limited into this evening to reports of severe weather (damaging winds, large hail, flooding, tornadoes). The easiest way to contact us will be through the methods below, which we are actively monitoring.

  • Through our Twitter or Facebook accounts (links can be found towards the bottom of our home page
  • Email us at nws.northernindiana@noaa.gov