Indianapolis breaks snowfall records

This year’s snowfall in Indianapolis has broken National Weather Services’ records.

The previous record of 51 inches, recorded during the 1981-1982 season, was broken after snowfall Friday and Saturday.

Snowfall Friday accumulated to 5.5 inches. The 0.8 inches of accumulation Saturday made this year’s winter the record holder for snowfall at 51.3 inches.

NWS accumulation records are collected at the Indianapolis International Airport. Season records are determined by the amount of snowfall documented between the months of December and February.

Data on snow accumulation has been collected in Indianapolis since 1871.

A separate report from the NWS said the average annual snowfall for the Indianapolis area is 25.9 inches total.

— Mary Katherine Wildeman