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Travel Alerts Issued for Indianapolis Metro Area

Travel Alerts Issued for Indianapolis Metro Area

Snow warnings were issued for southern Indiana, with central and northern regions under advisories as another round of winter weather hit the area. Despite some Hoosiers still plowing and shoveling snow that fell earlier in the week, a number of school districts dismissed students early Friday and canceled evening activities.

The Newton County Sheriff's Office shared a photo of a snow-covered road crossing as it issued an alert for sensible driving. The office also warned people to use caution while traveling due to hazardous conditions.

One high school boys basketball game, Ben Davis vs. North Central, was canceled and was supposed to air on WNDY, MyIndy TV 23. Another game, Marion vs. Carmel, was also canceled. As a result, no boys basketball will air on Friday night on WNDY.

Much of the southern third of Indiana and northwestern counties in the state were under travel advisories (yellow) or travel watches (orange). The latest details are available on the Indiana Department of Homeland Security's website.

Johnson County has been under a travel advisory since 5:11 a.m. Wednesday. During a "travel watch," only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies and other organizations.

Indiana Department of Transportation said the left lane of I-465 NB between U.S. 40 and West Washington Street and U.S. 36 was closed for a crash. Boone County issued a travel advisory, which means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and people should use caution or avoid those areas.

In Boone County northwest of Indianapolis, State Road 32 is closed between county roads 500 West and 600 West due to a crash. News 8 is keeping a list of canceled and postponed Indiana high school boys basketball games.

2:59 p.m.

HAMILTON COUNTY issued a travel advisory, which means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and people should use caution or avoid those areas.

2:47 p.m.

MORGAN COUNTY issues a travel watch. During a “watch” local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies and other organizations.

2:22 p.m.

The National Weather Service at Louisville, Kentucky, said to expect 2-4 more inches of snow in its warning area. The winter storm warning until 7 a.m. Saturday includes the Indiana counties of Clark, Dubois, Floyd Harrison, Jefferson, Orange, Perry and Washington. The warning also covers parts of Kentucky Total accumulations from the storm in the warning area were expected to be from 3-5 inches.

1:48 p.m.

The Civic Center Complex in Evansville and the Vanderburgh County Courthouse have been closed due to the winter weather. The C.K. Newsome Center will remain open until 5 p.m. Friday as a warming center.

1:44 p.m.

The Indianapolis Public Library is closing all of its locations at 3 p.m. Friday due to the weather.

1:25 p.m.

Road conditions in the Indianapolis area are deteriorating quickly, says Indiana State Police Public Information Officer Sgt. John Perrine.

Perrine says drivers should buckle up, put your phone down, turn your headlights on, and go slowly.

1:06 p.m.

The National Weather Service at Paducah, Kentucky, says to expect 1-3 more inches of snow from the storm in its warning area. The winter storm warning from until 1 a.m. Saturday includes the city of Evansville and the Indiana counties of Gibson, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Warrick and Vanderburgh. The warning also covers parts of Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky.

1 p.m.

Road conditions around Indianapolis were “deteriorating rapidly,” and drivers should expect roads to be “slick and hazardous,” Indiana State Police Public Information Officer Sgt. John Perrine said in a Facebook video.

Hendricks County has issued a travel advisory, advising people to use caution or avoid certain areas due to hazardous conditions.

Danville police reported that roads are slick and have already responded to several crashes today.

IndyGo warned riders of potential service impacts and delays from today through Saturday morning. They recommended planning ahead and using the MyStop app or Google Maps for real-time information.

Snow is falling and crews are headed out to tackle slick roads across Indianapolis.

As more snow heads our way, many Hoosiers may find themselves on the road with wind, snow, and freezing temperatures arriving. For anyone who must travel during the storm, here's what you need to know:

Snow is moving in from Illinois. Storm Track 8 Meteorologist Tara Hastings said that snow will pick up in intensity throughout the afternoon and could create some tricky travel for evening commutes.

“Look for snow to develop across much of central Indiana late this morning into the afternoon. It could be light to even moderate at times after the lunch hour and through the evening commute. We will be getting to see the snow taper off around 9:00 and 10:00 and then everything will be out of the state by about midnight,” Tara said.

Snow is beginning to fall at the Indiana/Illinois state line in a band from western Vigo County to Benton County. INDOT crews are out and ready for action, according to INDOT West Central. Remember to give the plows space to work so they can keep roads clear.

“Look for snow to develop across much of central Indiana late this morning into the afternoon. It could be light to even moderate at times after the lunch hour and through the evening commute. We will be getting to see the snow taper off around 9:00 and 10:00 and then everything will be out of the state by about midnight,” Storm Track 8's Tara Hastings wrote in her weather blog.

After a snowy Sunday and Monday, another round of snow is arriving to help wrap up the work week. Initially, the snow will start off pretty light by late morning and continue to move from west to east. Snowfall rates will increase as we head into the afternoon hours. The evening commute is going to be rough as that will be the heaviest rates of snow during this event. Snow will gradually taper down as we get into late Friday night, says StormTrack 8 Meteorologist Marcus Bailey.

“Initially, the snow will start off pretty light by late morning and continue to move from west to east. Snowfall rates will increase as we head into the afternoon hours. The evening commute is going to be rough as that will be the heaviest rates of snow during this event. Snow will gradually taper down as we get into late Friday night,” says StormTrack 8 Meteorologist Marcus Bailey.

With 2-4″ inches of snow in the forecast for central Indiana, INDOT West Central has put the call out for all of its trucks to be deployed across the district, which includes Indianapolis. The area can expect between 2-4" of snow beginning tomorrow.

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