Storm Track 8 weather blog | Check the Storm Track 8 interactive radar | Indy Snow Force Viewer Map | Indiana’s travel advisory map | Closings & Delays INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Most of Indiana is under a winter storm warning in effect from 1 p.m. Sunday to 7 p.m. Monday. Heavy snow between 3 – 7 inches is expected for central Indiana between midday and early afternoon Sunday, but will continue overnight into Monday. It will become more widespread along the I-70 corridor. Later tonight, freezing rain and sleet will move into south-central Indiana. Wind gusts up to 35 mph might also slash across Indianapolis. It is recommended to NOT travel during this timeframe. Multiple churches, businesses, and other organizations have announced closings or virtual meetings. Stay up-to-date with closings by checking WISH-TV’s closings page. If you or anyone are in need of assistance or warming centers, numerous Indy Parks Family Centers are opened and ready to help you stay safe. See the full list here. Significant winter storm to impact Indiana starting today | Jan. 5, 2025 Indy leaders urge residents to stay off roads as winter storm looms 12:34 p.m.: NWS updates snow totals The National Weather Service Indianapolis has updated its snow total estimates along the I-70 corridor. Eight inches and more of snow is expected along and south of I-70, with higher amounts of snow south of the interstate. They expect a high level of travel impacts across the Ohio Valley. (Provided Photo/NWS Indianapolis via X) 12:28 p.m.: Vehicle fire on I-465 at Washington Street A vehicle fire on I-465 at US 40/Washington Street has slowed traffic on the northbound entrance ramp. Outside shoulder is also slowed on the northbound side. (Provided Photo/INDOT) 12:22 p.m. News 8’s Kyla Russell spoke with Jacob Spence, the emergency management director at Metropolitan Emergency Services Agency, on Saturday, who recommended anyone on the road be on the lookout for issues. If anyone notices any fallen trees, traffic lights without power, or any other issues, contact the Mayor’s Action Center at (317) 327-4622. Drivers can dial option #2 to reach DPW’s dispatch center direction. The storm may cause power outages for residents in the area. If you experience any issues, report it to AES Indiana by contacting (317) 261-8111, or clicking this link. 12:19 p.m. Flight cancellations at the Indianapolis airport has increased to 76 total. This includes flights within, into, or out of the US from Indianapolis. 12:14 p.m. Meals on Wheels has suspended its delivery routes for Monday due to inclement weather. “We encourage clients to substitute hot & cold meals with our previously delivered emergency meal kits. Stay safe & stay warm from your friends at Meals on Wheels!” (Provided Photo/Meals on Wheels) Noon: Reminder from Indiana State Police – use your headlights! Indiana State Police Jasper Post sent out a reminder on Facebook to use your headlights when the snow falls hard. “With the hard snow, visibility is difficult and hard for other motorists to see you,” they say. This comes after a vehicle swerved off the highway on I-69 southbound. 11:51 a.m. Interstate 65 north of 38th Street looks a little rough. (Provided Photo/INDOT) 11:47 a.m. Snow continues to overspread much of Indiana along and south of the I-70 corridor. Expect snowfall rates to gradually increase through the day. The forecast remains largely on track with little to no changes as of 11 AM EST. #INWX pic.twitter.com/alzCNKD76u— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) January 5, 2025 11:39 a.m.: 70 flights cancelled at IND airport Seventy flights have been cancelled at the Indianapolis International Airport due to the weather. This includes flights within, into, or out of the US at Indy on Sunday. Only 20 flights are facing delays, as of 11:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Indiana Department of Homeland Security has activated State Emergency Operations Center in response to the incoming storm. 11:19 a.m. Several southern Indiana counties are under travel advisories due to the winter storm, with few counties under watches or warnings. Harrison County in southern Indiana is the only county as of 11:20 a.m. under a travel warning, meaning residents are asked to avoid all travel, comply with emergency measures, and cooperate with public officials and disaster resources. Hamilton, Brown, Orange, and Floyd counties are under a travel watch. Conditions are considered threatening to public safety. Only essential travel is recommended. (Provided Photo/Indiana Department of Homeland Security) 11:15 a.m. Monroe County is under a travel advisory until further notice due to deteriorating road conditions. (Provided Graphic/Monroe County Emergency Management – Indiana via Facebook) 11:05 a.m. News 8’s Kyla Russell shared a glimpse at the current snow total in Avon – featuring her dog, Willow! (WISH Photos/Kyla Russell) 10:56 a.m. Travel conditions will get worse with even heavier snow later Sunday. Main takeaway: STAY SAFE! Roads and interstates are already becoming snow-covered. Travel conditions will continue to get worse with even heavier snow later today. Stay safe!INDOT CAMERAS1st picture: Bloomington2nd picture: I-70 East of Terre Haute3rd picture: I-69 near Martinsville pic.twitter.com/E7MClRalIi— Ryan Morse (@RyanMorseWx) January 5, 2025 10:43 a.m. In southern Indiana, highways and backroads were covered in snow as early as 8 a.m. ET (7 a.m. CT). It is dumping snow in Evansville! Eventually, central Indiana will see more of this action this afternoon and evening. pic.twitter.com/XunPpkr8PA— Ryan Morse (@RyanMorseWx) January 5, 2025 Vanderburgh: I-64 is completely snow covered. Picture was taken near the Vanderburgh/Posey Co. line. pic.twitter.com/CD5m5Gyqhp— Sgt. Todd Ringle (@ISPEvansville) January 5, 2025 10:30 a.m. Snow has started to fall across Indiana! New snow total estimates from meteorologist Ryan Morse snow the Indianapolis area getting between 6 – 10 inches of snow when it is all said and done. Along I-70 south of Bedford might see an isolated 10+ inches. Snow is starting to accumulate in SW Indiana this morning. This is my final forecast for our snowfall with the entire system in central Indiana. 6"-10" generally along I-70 stretching to the south of Bedford. Isolated chance at 10"+ . @WISHNews8 pic.twitter.com/YCNteXsiEY— Ryan Morse (@RyanMorseWx) January 5, 2025 Snow will spread northeast across central Indiana today with some sleet and freezing drizzle mixing in, mainly over south central parts late this afternoon/tonight. Some areas, mainly across central Indiana could see 10 inch storm total snow or slightly more by Monday. #INwx pic.twitter.com/osVV2UerCx— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) January 5, 2025