When Can Indiana Expect the First Accumulation of Snow in 2024?

You can't deny that we have been really spoiled by the weather here in Southern Indiana this Fall. I love 70-degree days in November as much as anybody, but I also know that we are bound to have a reality check any day now. Cooler temperatures are certainly on the way, and that's fine, but when can we expect to see an accumulation of that dreaded white stuff?

How Do Meteorologists Define "Accumulating" Snow?

Accumulating snow, also referred to as "measurable" snow, is defined as snow that totals at least 0.1 inches. It’s more than just flurries floating in the air or snow that melts as soon as it touches the ground.

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Of course, no one can perfectly predict when we will get snow, especially any kind of accumulation, but people who are way smarter than me can give us a pretty good estimate based on previous years. The smart people I'm referring to here are from The Weather Channel, and here's how they determine when we might get "measurable" snow...

That aforementioned data was used to compile this here map...

So, to answer the question of when to expect accumulating snow, the data suggests that most of the Hoosier state is likely to see it during November. And it looks like those of us here in Southern Indiana have a little bit more time, with our first accumulation not expected until December.