Officials report slick roads across Indiana after overnight snowfall
The morning commute around the state had a rough start, with state police reporting slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses. Here's what's happening today.
What are the road conditions in Indiana?
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis reported on X (formerly Twitter) Friday morning that the roads were slick and dangerous winds were expected in the evening.
A slick start to the morning with a Winter Weather Advisory through 10AM. Cold temperatures return tonight with wind chills around 15 below zero. Chilly temperatures then continue into the weekend. #INwxpic.twitter.com/tzjZGk5zeY
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) January 19, 2024
Indiana travel advisory map
As of noon Friday, LaPorte was the only Indiana county with a warning, the highest restriction on the travel advisory map managed by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Four Indiana counties — Porter, Starke, Clay and Jefferson — were in the watch category, which means only essential travel is recommended.
Check your county's status here.
Is it safe to drive today?
This morning, Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine posted that the list of crashes state troopers were responding to was "growing fast." He suggested drivers give themselves extra time if they need to be on the roads this morning.
NWS reminded drivers to remove snow from the roof of their cars before getting on the road.
Check if roads have been plowed and find safe driving tips here.
These are current crashes that Troopers are responding to or on scene
This list is growing fast, please slow down
Speed is the overwhelming cause for most of the crashes on snow covered roads
* PD - crash with no injuries
* PI - crash with injuries pic.twitter.com/rV5Hi2fJhV— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) January 19, 2024
🚨 Weather and Traffic Advisory
Our officers are responding to many weather related crashes and slideoffs. The list of slideoffs is growing, please slow down and give your self plenty of time this morning. The road conditions have been deteriorating overnight. pic.twitter.com/db1QxHHcbu— Plainfield Indiana Police Department (@PlainfieldPD) January 19, 2024
As we face a solid snow event overnight and into Friday afternoon, use these tips to keep you from disaster. Remember all of the #WeatherReady tips we’ve been discussing. Give yourself the time and the space to get home safe! pic.twitter.com/a6YqvajlZ5
— Indy Department of Public Works (@IndyDPW) January 19, 2024
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana roads are slick, and cold weather is continuing
