Indianapolis, IN – A Winter Storm Warning is in effect today across much of central Indiana, with heavy snowfall expected to create hazardous travel conditions from late morning through tonight.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, the warning begins at 11 AM Saturday and continues until midnight, with 4 to 6 inches of snow forecast across large portions of central, east central, and west central Indiana. Forecasters note that isolated higher totals may occur in heavier snow bands.
Counties included in the warning span a wide area, including Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Shelby, Bartholomew, Decatur, Madison, Tippecanoe, Boone, Clinton, Montgomery, Vigo, Putnam, Morgan, Owen, Clay, Parke, Fountain, Warren, Rush, Henry, and Vermillion counties.
Cities likely to see significant impacts include Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Anderson, Lafayette, Terre Haute, Columbus, Shelbyville, Martinsville, Franklin, Greenfield, Greencastle, and Crawfordsville.
Snow is expected to overspread the region late Saturday morning and intensify through the afternoon and evening hours. Roads are expected to become slick quickly, especially on untreated surfaces, bridges, and overpasses. The evening commute may be particularly impacted as snowfall continues into the night.
Officials urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel if possible. Drivers who must be on the roads should slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and carry emergency supplies including food, water, and a flashlight.
Real-time traffic and road condition updates are available by calling 511 or visiting the Indiana Department of Transportation’s online travel resources.
Additional updates may be issued later today as the storm progresses.
