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Blizzard of 1978 was 38 years ago today

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – While all of the focus has been on the recent blizzard, we had our own blizzard here in central Indiana 38 years ago Monday.

Snowfall totals in central Indiana for the blizzard of 1978 were over 15″. Wind created snow drifts that were over 3 feet. Wind gusts were up to 50 miles per hour, producing wind chill values down to -50 degrees.