The Blizzard of 1978 was dubbed the Storm of the Century, and for good reason. It was a 3-day event that brought the entire state to a standstill, with thousands of people stranded in their homes, cars, and even schools. I guess you could say it was a real snow-day, but not the fun kind!
Now, I know what you're thinking: "How did people survive without Netflix and video games?" Well, let me tell you, they got creative. Some folks even built igloos in their front yards, while others had massive snowball fights to pass the time. It was like the whole state was one big, frozen playground!
But, of course, with the fun came the not-so-fun. The blizzard caused widespread power outages, with some areas going without electricity for up to a week. And, let's just say, indoor plumbing wasn't exactly the most reliable thing during that time. Yikes!
How Much Snow Did Indiana Get In The Blizzard Of 1978 at Wade Arnold blog