Porter County, IN – Drivers across Northwest Indiana are being urged to prepare for hazardous travel conditions as a significant snow system moves in beginning Wednesday morning and lasting into Thursday evening.
According to the Indiana State Police – Lowell Post, the region has not seen major snowfall in more than a month, but this system is expected to bring heavy accumulation, strong winds, and reduced visibility, especially in Porter and LaPorte counties.
The National Weather Service Northern Indiana forecasts 6 to 10 inches of snow in parts of northwest Indiana, with lighter amounts farther east. Winds between 20 and 30 mph could lead to blowing and drifting snow, making travel increasingly dangerous during peak snowfall periods.
State police say conditions could deteriorate quickly, particularly on open roadways and rural routes. “You may want to reconsider traveling during the storm if it is not urgent,” ISP said in a public safety alert.
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will be pre-treating roads ahead of the storm, but officials stress that plowing and salt operations may struggle to keep up if snowfall rates increase or winds intensify.
Drivers are encouraged to ensure vehicles are winter-ready, including proper tires, full fuel tanks, and emergency supplies such as blankets, food, water, and cold-weather gear in case of becoming stranded.
Real-time road conditions, plow camera views, and weather updates are available at www.511in.org or through the INDOT 511 app. Officials note that calling 911 for road conditions is discouraged, as dispatchers will redirect callers to INDOT resources.
Residents across Porter County, LaPorte County, and surrounding areas of Northern Indiana, including the greater Chicago metro region, should monitor forecasts closely as conditions may change.
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