Jan 06, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A winter storm that arrived in Indiana on Sunday is moving out of the state, leaving up to 10 inches of snow in some areas. Light snow will end by late afternoon, with an additional inch or two of accumulation as the system departs, says Storm Track 8 meteorologist Tara Hastings. The blast of winter weather created slick, snowy, and sometimes impassible conditions on streets and interstates. Dozens of local schools and businesses are closed on Monday. More than 30 counties in central, southern, and southeastern Indiana are under travel warnings, meaning that travel should be avoided due to hazardous road conditions, and over 50 flights have been canceled at Indianapolis International Airport. A winter storm warning remains in effect for southern and central Indiana until 78 p.m., but the warning that was in place in Marion County has been canceled. Follow our live blog throughout the day for the latest updates. Weather blog | Interactive radar | Closings & delays | Indy Snow Force Map | Travel advisory map 12:45 p.m. How much snow did you get? Here’s a look at some of the largest snowfall preliminary snowfall totals collected by the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. All of these snow totals were reported at 10 a.m. Monday or later. North Vernon: 13 inches Westport: 12 inches Brownsburg: 11 inches Avoca (Lawrence Co.): 9.8 inches Shelbyville: 9.8 inches Eagle Creek Reservoir: 9.4 inches Whiteland: 9 inches 12:40 p.m. Looks like the sled hill at Freedom Springs Park in Greenwood is the place to be! The sled hill at Freedom Springs Park in Greenwood is busy today .@WISHNews8 pic.twitter.com/8esgmVkhNB— Garrett Bergquist (@GarrettBNews) January 6, 2025 12:30 p.m. The Winter Storm Warning for Marion County has been canceled. 12:05 p.m. Did you know there’s a proper way to measure snow? Here are the six steps you need to know: 12 p.m. The Broad Ripple Park Family Center and Garfield Park Family Center are open as warming centers. Both centers will be open from noon to 8 p.m. All other centers will be closed Monday, says Indy Parks. Visit http://parks.indy.gov/extremeweather for updates and to learn more. 11:45 a.m. According to Flight Aware, 55 flights at Indianapolis International Airport are canceled for Monday and 36 are delayed. Nationwide, there have been 1,724 flight cancellations and 3,233 delays. Check with your airline before heading to the airport. 11:30 a.m. About 30 Indiana counties remain under a travel warning (red), the highest level of a travel advisory. In these counties, residents should stay home and avoid all travel. 11:10 a.m. IMPD to the rescue! Several Indianapolis police officers stopped to help a family who was struggling with a flat tire. A Snowy Reminder: We’re Stronger Together!IMPD officers slid in to assist a stranded family who was struggling with a flat tire. Thanks to their teamwork & resourcefulness, the officers replaced the flat tire & sent the family on their way! pic.twitter.com/tQa9damUEJ— IMPD (@IMPDnews) January 6, 2025 11 a.m. Snowfall amounts in central Indiana are still growing! Since Sunday, Columbus has recorded more than 9 inches of snow, while nearly 8 inches has fallen at Indianapolis International Airport. 10:30 a.m. By 10:30 a.m., state troopers in the ISP Indianapolis District had responded to 151 crashes, 76 slide-offs, 67 traffic hazards (vehicle or object in the road), and 103 motorists with disabled or stuck vehicles. Across Indiana, state troopers have responded to 259 crashes and 271 slide-offs. Updates crash numbers for the State Police, Indianapolis District 151 crashes, 12 with injuries 76 slide offs 103 motorists assists (disabled or stuck vehicles) 67 Traffic Hazard (vehicle or something in the road) Statewide ISP:259 crashes 271 slide offs pic.twitter.com/dVUBwE5Dzn— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) January 6, 2025 10:15 a.m. The Indianapolis Zoo is closed on Monday. It will reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday. Animal care staff will stay overnight at the zoo to care for the animals. 10:12 a.m. Our Hoosier Helpers are out assisting vehicles – please #SlowDownOrMoveOver when you see first responders assisting the motoring public! https://t.co/GzZMRM2BHZ— INDOT East Central (@INDOTEast) January 6, 2025 10:10 a.m. Winter wonderland in Fishers @WISHNews8 pic.twitter.com/3NqXNjZFbQ— Hanna Mordoh (@HannaMordoh) January 6, 2025 10:04 a.m. Indianapolis International Airport is open to travelers, but travel to the airport might be difficult. As of 10 a.m., 50 flights are canceled and 20 are delayed. Check with your airline before heading to the airport. 10 a.m. About 30 Indiana counties, all of them in southern or southeastern Indiana, are under travel warnings (red). Travel in these counties should be restricted to emergency workers only. Marion County is under a travel advisory, meaning that routine travel or activities may be restricted. Drivers who have to be out should use caution. 9:40 a.m. A WISH-TV viewer near the Cherry Hill Airport in Brown County says they have over a foot of snow and a layer of ice. Snow 1 mile south of the Cherry Hill Airport in Brown County. (Provided Photo/Penny Ahrmann) 9:32 a.m. Some good news from INDOT West Central — conditions on I-65 in the Lebanon/Frankfort area are improving. Boone County (Lebanon) is under a travel advisory, which means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas, and individuals should use caution when out on the road. Clinton County (Frankfort) does not have a travel warning in place. I-65 in the Frankfort/Lebanon region is improving, which is good news.Crews are still at maximum capacity across the district and will be until Mother Nature gives us some assistance with melting things off.— INDOT West Central (@INDOT_WCentral) January 6, 2025 9:30 a.m. I may sound like a broken record, but PLEASE do not travel unless absolutely necessary. Roads are hazardous and slick and weather conditions are dangerous! pic.twitter.com/G8pDbiSNxp— Sgt. Matt Ames (@ISPPutnamville) January 6, 2025 9:15 a.m. There’s still a healthy amount of snow on Fall Creek Parkway near College Avenue in Indianapolis. 9:15 a.m. Fall Creek near College in Indianapolis @WISHNews8 pic.twitter.com/K7Y4Fe7kas— Hanna Mordoh (@HannaMordoh) January 6, 2025 9:05 a.m. Here’s a look at updated snow totals from Storm Track 8: 8:45 a.m. Auboni Hart, public information officer for Indy DPW, joined Daybreak to give an update on how crews are handling streets and thoroughfares in the city. “We have deployed 70 trucks per 12 hour shift to cover all of Indianapolis, and they will continue to focus on those major arteries so that our first responders ahve the best chance at getting where they need to go. Then they’ll work their way out from there,” Hart explained. There’s a hierarchy to which areas get plowed first: First up are major thoroughfares used by first responders and the largest amount of Indy commuters. Examples: Keystone Avenue, Fall Creek Parkway, and Washington Street. Next are the secondary streets. These roads connect major city streets to residential streets and other less-traveled roadways. Examples: Ditch Road, Mitthoeffer Road, Southeastern Avenue. After the major thoroughfares and secondary streets are clear, Indy Snow Force crews will turn to residential areas. 8:30 a.m. Indianapolis International Airport is open to travelers, but anyone headed to the airport should be prepared for delays. According to Flight Aware, 50 flights have been canceled for Monday and 12 are delayed. Nationwide, over 1,400 flights have been canceled and more than 1,000 are delayed. 8:25 a.m. IndyGo says riders should expect delays due to slick roads. Attention riders: Due to some slick roads, expect delays. Plan your trip before venturing out into the cold using the myStop app for real-time info. When you do head out, be sure to layer up & dress warm. https://t.co/tGYPBYsr3m— IndyGo (@IndyGoBus) January 6, 2025 8:20 a.m. Do you know who’s in charge of plowing your road? It all comes down to where you live. Click here to find out more. 8 a.m. Due to the impacts from snow and winter weather in the Indianapolis area, the Marion County Public Health Department is closed on Monday, Jan. 6. This closing includes all clinics operated by MCPHD and all walk-in services, including birth certificates, death certificates and immunization records. 7:30 a.m. Multiple crashes are occurring across central Indiana, according to Indiana State Police. “Most crashes are caused by driving too fast for the weather conditions. Look out for snow plows. And use your headlights. If you don’t have to go out, don’t go,” ISP said on X. 7:25 a.m. The Indianapolis International Airport remains open to travelers. As of 7:25 a.m., 50 flights within, into, or out of Indianapolis are canceled and 7 are delayed. Nationwide, more than 1,340 flights have been canceled for Monday and another 742 are delayed. 7:22 a.m. SNOWFALL UPDATE: The official snowfall at NWS Indianapolis at 7 am is 6.5". #INwx #indy #snOMG— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) January 6, 2025 7:01 a.m. Here’s a look at the latest Travel Advsiory Map from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Much of southern and central Indiana remain under a travel warning (red), meaning road conditions are unsafe and travel should be limited to emergency workers only. 6:43 a.m. Even as snow is wrapping up, expect blowing and drifting snow in central Indiana, says Storm Track 8 Meteorologist Ryan Morse. Winds will be gusting out of the north at 30 mph through the midday. Roads that run directly east/west will be most affected. 6:40 a.m. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department says you should stay home. Crews are trying to clear the roads, but the wind is creating snow drifts and making work more difficult. Hancock County Overnight More pictures from around the area@FOX59 @CBS4Indy @93wibc @WIBCTraffic @WTHRcom @wrtv @WISHNews8 pic.twitter.com/pje9Ww8THz— Hancock County 911 (@HancockIN911) January 6, 2025 6:35 a.m. I465 NB exit ramp to I70 WB is closed right now near the airport. No word on how long this closure will be. #indytraffic #daybreak8 @WISHNews8 pic.twitter.com/CZavjqP1RF— Meteorologist Tara Hastings (@MetTaraHastings) January 6, 2025 6:10 a.m. Hancock County Morning Update Additional 5 inches accumulation overnight in Greenfield. County roads are covered, but passible. Most calls this morning are slide offs – be sure to slow down @WIBCTraffic @FOX59 @wrtv @WISHNews8 @WTHRcom @CBS4Indy pic.twitter.com/lLK3zDiTDg— Hancock County 911 (@HancockIN911) January 6, 2025 6 a.m. Rush County is the latest county in central Indiana to issue a travel warning, joining Johnson, Morgan, Bartholomew, Brown, and Monroe. Nearly all of southern Indiana is under a travel warning or travel watch. 5:45 a.m. State troopers in the Indianapolis district have been very busy since the winter storm arrived on Sunday. Please give yourself plenty of extra time if you must get outTroopers in the Indianapolis District have responded to 113 crashes and 43 slide offs since noon yesterday We expect roads to be hazardous through the morning rush hourPlease be patient and drive slow pic.twitter.com/Wl33dVE9tm— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) January 6, 2025 5:40 a.m. Thousands of Hoosiers are without power this morning, primarily in Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Perry, and Warrick counties, according to poweroutage.us. This includes nearly 62,000 CenterPoint Energy customers and over 2,000 Southern Indiana Power users. 5:20 a.m. “Traffic is moving slowly, and we’re encouraging everyone to continue slowing down. While we’ve been able to clear a lot of roads to make them passable, it is still in the interest of your safety to take it easy out there this morning,” INDOT West Central said on X. 5:00 a.m. update thread: Here is a look at the current conditions across the district. As you can see, the roads are still very slick. pic.twitter.com/yI19WWvBlM— INDOT West Central (@INDOT_WCentral) January 6, 2025 5:05 a.m. According to Flight Aware, 50 flights have been canceled at Indianapolis International Airport and 4 flights are delayed. Check with the airline before heading to the airport. Nearly 1,300 flights have been canceled nationwide, while more than 430 are delayed. 5:10 a.m. A travel warning is in place for Johnson County, where snow drifts are blocking many country roads. Current Road Conditions in Johnson County. Many rural roads are drifted shut. #inwx pic.twitter.com/BjMj6MtpkR— Michael Pruitt (@Michael_Pruitt1) January 6, 2025 5 a.m. An additional 1-2 inches of snow are possible across central Indiana, with more blowing and drifting snow, according to Storm Track 8 Meteorologist Marcus Bailey. Here’s a look at the Futurecast for 9 a.m. Monday. 4:30 a.m. More than 20 Indiana counties are under a travel warning (red), meaning that you should refrain from all travel. This is the highest level of local travel advisory. Central Indiana counties with travel warnings in place include Johnson, Morgan, Monroe, Brown, and Bartholomew. A travel watch (orange) is in effect for central Indiana counties including Hendricks, Shelby, and Hamilton. In thease areas, conditions are dangerous to the public and only essential travel is recommended. A travel advisory (yellow) are in effect in Marion, Boone, Madison, and Henry counties. This is the lowest level of local travel, meaning that routine travel or activities may be restricted. 2:10 a.m. A look at the conditions on Meridian Street in downtown Indianapolis. Meridian at 2:10 a.m. @WISHNews8 pic.twitter.com/WFkGzClDdp— Hanna Mordoh (@HannaMordoh) January 6, 2025
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