Motorists should be prepared for difficult driving conditions
FORT WAYNE – Weather forecasts are predicting a snowstorm will drop up to 9 inches of snow on parts of central and northern Indiana beginning tomorrow, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Watch from 1 p.m. Tuesday until 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Based on current forecasts, motorists should be prepared to encounter a variety of conditions on Hoosier highways. Heavy snowfall is expected for central and northern Indiana. Areas further south could see a wintry mix of snow, sleet or ice accumulations affecting travel.
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will continue to monitor evolving weather forecasts and deploy its yellow plow trucks onto state highways before the storm moves through regions of our state. Each INDOT plow route takes 2 to 3 hours to complete with salt assisting in melting between passes. Motorists should be prepared for snow accumulations on the roads and driving conditions to be challenging, especially during the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning rush hours.
Drivers play an important role in keeping the highways open and safe for other travelers by reducing their speeds according to conditions. Give room to INDOT’s yellow plow trucks so they may safely clear interstates, U.S. highways and state roads and maintain regular service of routes without delay.
INDOT advises those who must travel to be aware of developing local forecasts. Know before you go by visiting http://indot.carsprogram.org or dialing 800-261-ROAD for updated road conditions and closures. INDOT updates for Northeast Indiana can be found on the Indiana Department of Transportation: Northeast Facebook page and by following @INDOTNortheast on Twitter.
