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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Most of Indiana on Sunday was under a winter storm warning in effect until 7 p.m. Monday.

Schools, businesses and other organizations have announced closings. Check WISH-TV’s closings page.

This blog was not being updated overnight.

10:04 p.m.

Snow and ice continued in the southern two-thirds of Indiana just after 10 p.m. Sunday, as shown on the WISHTV.com interactive radar.

10 p.m.

The Closings and Delays page on WISHTV.com lists 265 schools, businesses and organizations that are affected Monday by the continuing winter storm. Check the list.

9:38 p.m.

Morgan County, just southwest of Indianapolis, and Monroe County, which includes Bloomington, have issued travel warnings, limiting the roads to emergency management workers only, according to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s website.

Here is the complete list of Indiana counties under travel warnings: Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Decatur, Dubois, Floyd, Franklin, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan, Orange, Perry, Ripley, Scott, Switzerland, Vanderburgh and Washington.

9:33 p.m.

Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry and the Vanderburgh County Commissioners have declared a joint State of Emergency in Evansville and Vanderburgh County, expected to last until at least noon Monday, according to a Facebook post on the city government’s page.

The declaration activates the local disaster emergency plans, and provides a first step in seeking aid for those plans.

Also, the leaders initiated a travel warning, limiting road access to emergency personnel only.

9:06 p.m.

Johnson County south of Indianapolis has joined a growing list of counties issuing travel warnings, limiting the roads to emergency management workers only, according to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s website.

During a “warning” local travel advisory, people are directed to refrain from all travel; comply with necessary emergency measures; cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans; and obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers.

Other counties under travel warnings: Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Dubois, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Orange, Ripley, Scott, Switzerland and Washington.

Indianapolis and Marion County are under a travel advisory, which means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and people should use caution or avoid travel. Neighboring Boone County also was under a travel advisory.

Elsewhere in surrounding counties, travel watches were issued for Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Morgan and Shelby counties. A “watch” means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a “watch” local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies and other organizations.

8:45 p.m.

From Storm Track 8, here are the latest snowfall totals for parts of Indiana:

• 6 inches or more: Bicknell.
• 5 inches or more: near Barlettsville, 5; Bedford, 5; northwest of Bloomington, 5; south-southeast of Bloomington, 5.7; west of Franklin, 5; Homecroft, 5; Eagle Creek Reservoir in Indianapolis, 5; Linton, 5; Monroe City, 5; near Odon, 5; east of Shoals, 5.6;
• 4 inches or more: south of Bloomfield, 4.5; Indiana University at Bloomington, 4.5; northeast of Brownsburg, 4; Brownstown, 4; Clay City, 4; west of Columbus, 4.9; Geist Reservoir in Indianapolis, 4.5; Indianapolis International Airport, 4.1; 2 miles south of Monument Circle, Indianapolis, 4; southwest of Gosport, 4.3; southeast of Greensburg, 4; south of Greencastle, 4.5; west-southwest of Newbern, 4; New Ross, 4.8; North Salem, 4; Morristown, 4; Rushville, 4; southwest of Shelbyville, 4.6; Speedway, 4; west-southwest of Terre Haute, 4; Washington, 4; and Zionsville, 4.9.
• 3 inches or more: south-southeast of Bloomington, 3.5; and south of Castleton in Indianapolis, 3.3; Fishers, 3; Greenwood, 3.3; Nashville, 3; north of Owensburg, 3; Stinesville, 3.5; and Terre Haute, 3.5.
• 2.9 inches or less: Danville, 2.5; 2 miles northwest of Edgewood, 1.3; Ellettsville, 2.5; west of McCordsville, 2.3; 4 miles northwest of Ball State University in Muncie, 1; northwest of New Whiteland, 2.5; Morse Reservoir in Noblesville, 1.4; southeast of Noblesville, 1.6; Pendleton; 1.5; northeast of Ulen, 2.3; southeast of Warren Park, 2.8; 4 miles northeast of Waverly, 1.5; 1 mile southeast of Westfield, 2.9; and 2 miles southeast of Westfield, 2.4.

8:21 p.m.

Indianapolis International Airport has had 63 delays and 113 cancellations on Sunday, FlightAware.com reports.

8:13 p.m.

Poweroutage.com reports four southwestern Indiana counties with significant electricity outages: Posey, 3,288; Spencer, 1,203; Vanderburgh, 3, 411; and Warrick, 1,477. Most are customers of CenterPoint Energy Indiana. By 9 p.m., much of the power had been restored. An ice storm warning was issued for neighboring Kentucky counties from the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky.

7:56 p.m.

Thirteen Indiana counties — Brown, Clark, Crawford, Dubois, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Orange, Perry, Scott, Switzerland and Washington — have issued travel warnings, limiting access to emergency personnel only.

In the map below, counties in orange are in travel watches. A “watch” means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. Only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies and other organizations.

Counties in gold have issued travel advisories. That includes Indianapolis and Marion County.

7:42 p.m.

From the National Weather Service at Indianapolis: Light to moderate snow will continue across much of central Indiana on Sunday evening. Sleet may mix in across areas south of a Terre Haute to Martinsville line. Some freezing drizzle may develop near Vincennes, Bedford, and Seymour by 9 p.m.

7:23 p.m.

From the National Weather Service at Indianapolis, how much more snow should we expect?

For Indianapolis and these counties — Boone, Clay, Delaware, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Shelby, Vermillion and Vigo: expect additional snow accumulations from 2-5 inches and freezing drizzle, with winds gusting to 40 mph.

In Clinton, Fountain and Tipton counties: expect additional snow accumulations from 2-4 inches are expected from the winter storm, with winds gusting to 35 mph.

In Bartholomew, Brown, Daviess, Decatur, Greene, Jackson, Jennings, Knox, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe and Sullivan counties: expect an additional 1-3 inches of snow and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch due to freezing drizzle, with winds gusting to 40 mph.

7 p.m.

The weather service has recorded 4.1 inches of snow at Indianapolis International Airport.

From Storm Track 8: Heavier snow bands with some area seeing an inch or more per hour were continuing across central Indiana with some mixed precipitation to the south. A dry slot was set to move the next couple of hours, which will cut off some of the precipitation. However, there could be some light freezing rain into the overnight.

6:48 p.m.

Indianapolis International Airport has had 61 delays and 113 cancellations on Sunday, FlightAware.com reports.

Indiana Department of Transportation says the right lane is closed on I-65 northbound between I-70 and College Avenue in the North Split.

6:47 p.m.

From Indianapolis Public Schools via email to News 8: “Due to severe weather conditions, all IPS schools and buildings will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 6. All athletic events, and before and after-school activities are also canceled.”

“Tuesday, February 18, which is currently scheduled as a professional development day, will become a regular school day with in-person attendance. Enjoy tomorrow’s snow day!”

See the entire list of closings online.

6:16 p.m.

A security camera captured the snowfall at a home on the southwest side of Indianapolis. Provided photo from Tiffany McMillan.

6:05 p.m.

Seven southern Indiana counties are under travel warnings, limiting travel to emergency management workers only, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security reports.

5:47 p.m.

In Marion County, Decatur Township Schools, Franklin Township Schools, Perry Township Schools, — all in Marion County — will have e-learning days on Monday. Also, Pike Township Schools and Warren Township Schools will be closed. See the entire list of closings online.

5:31 p.m.

From Storm Track 8, here are the latest snowfall totals for parts of Indiana:

• 5 inches or more: Bedford, 5; Bicknell, 5; Monroe City, 5; near Odon, 5; and near Shoals, 5.6.
• 4 inches or more: near Bloomfield, 4.5; Brownstown, 4; Clay City, 4; near Gosport, 4.3; Eagle Creek Reservoir, Indianapolis, 4.5; New Ross, 4.8; near Newbern, 4; North Salem, 4; near Shelbyville, and 4.6; Washington, 4.
• 3 inches or more: near Bloomington, 3.5; Nashville, 3; near Owensburg, 3; Rushville, 3; and Terre Haute, 3.5.
• 2 inches or more: near Columbus, 2.1; Danville, 2.5; Ellettsville, 2.5; Indianapolis International Airport, 2.4; and near Warren Park, 2.8.
• 1 inch or more: near Ball State University, Muncie, 1; Pendleton, 1.5; and near Waverly, 1.5.

4:58 p.m.

A look at the WISHTV.com interactive radar.

4:51 p.m.

Fishers Police Department shared a view of a city street on Facebook.

4:34 p.m.

Jana Benner shared a photo of a child making a snow angel on the northeast side of Indianapolis.

4:27 p.m.

Randy Mullins from Martinsville shared a photo of his wife, Shari Mullins, and their two daughters enjoying the snow.

4:21 p.m.

In Johnson County south of Indianapolis , two schools districts — Franklin Community Schools and Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson Schools — will be closed Monday. In the Franklin district, there will be no makeup finals at the high school. In the Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson, it’ll be an e-learning day. See the entire list of closings online.

4:17 p.m.

Marion County has issued a travel advisory, according to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

In the rest of the Indianapolis metro area, Hamilton and Morgan counties were under travel watches. That means conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a “watch” travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies and other organizations.

Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson and Shelby counties in the metro area also were under travel advisory.

Four southern Indiana counties were under travel warnings, restricting travel to emergency management workers only, and 16 counties were under travel watches.

3:58 p.m.

From the Washington County Sheriff’s Department in southern Indiana: “Saltillo-Bono Road is currently closed near the intersection of Cave River Valley Road due to a semi-tractor and trailer that has the roadway blocked.”

3:44 p.m.

Indianapolis International Airport has had 58 delays and 112 cancellations on Sunday, FlightAware.com reports.

4:11 p.m.

Storm Track 8 reports on Facebook: Indianapolis International Airport has measured 2.4 inches of snow so far. The heaviest stuff will come later Sunday evening near and just south of I-70. Follow Storm Track 8 on Facebook.

4:15 p.m.

Nine schools districts south of Indianapolis, including Mooresville, Martinsville and Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson in the metropolitan area, have announced they will be closed Monday and have e-learning days. See the entire list of closings online.

4:04 p.m.

In Indianapolis, the two right lanes of I-70 westbound between Ritter and Emerson avenues were closed due to a crash.

3:54 p.m.

Icicles obscure the view of I-69 south of New Harmony Road near the Evansville Regional Airport.

3:44 p.m.

Indianapolis International Airport has had 50 delays and 108 cancellations on Sunday, FlightAware.com reports.

3:25 p.m.

Indiana Department of Homeland Security reports three southern Indiana counties under travel warnings: Crawford, Harrison and Orange.

In Crawford County, the government said snow and freezing rain were the primary culprits for the travel warning. Its warning says, “Emergency personnel may not be able to respond to non-emergency calls or complaints and vehicles within the path of snow removal or emergency paths may be towed at the owners expense. Refrain from all travel. The County Highway Department will not start plowing roadways until the snow has stopped and threats of freezing rain have passed. Any efforts prior to that would be fruitless as snow fall amounts have been exceeding the timing of removal and freezing rain would remove ice/snow mitigation product. Please be safe and do not travel.”

Orange County also has announced its government offices will be closed Monday.

Twelve counties were under travel watches. A total of 32 counties were under travel advisories, including metro counties of Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan and Shelby. Nearly all of the travel alerts were in the southern half of Indiana.

Here are basic definitions of each alert status:

• Warning is the highest level of local travel alert, means that travel may be restricted to emergency management workers only.
• Watch means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a “watch,” local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies and other organizations.
• Advisory, the lowest level of local travel alert, means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and people should use caution or avoid those areas.

3:18 p.m.

Indianapolis International Airport has had 50 delays and 94 cancellations on Sunday, FlightAware.com reports.

2:42 p.m.

The left lane of I-65 northbound between State Road 256 and U.S. 31 near Austin is closed for a jackknifed semitractor-trailer, Indiana Department of Transportation reports.

2:41 p.m.

A second crash has impacted I-465 southbound on the northeast side of Indianapolis.

Here is the latest from Indiana Department of Transportation on the two crashes.

• I-465 southbound at at 2:41 p.m. between East 71st Street and East 56th Street had the center lane closed in the southbound direction of travel.
• I-465 southbound at 2:27 p.m. between East 71st Street and East 56th Street had the left lane closed in the southbound direction of travel.

2:15 p.m.

I-465 southbound is seeing heavy congestion after a crash between East 71st and East 56th streets. The Indianapolis Department of Transportation said the southbound left lane is closed.

1:54 p.m.

While the area near the Indianapolis airport has clocked in around 1.4 inches of snow, south of I-70 has started to see upwards of 3 inches.

1:49 p.m.

News 8 meteorologist Marcus Bailey says steady snow showers are continuing to fill in over central Indiana. It will intensify this afternoon and evening.

1:45 p.m.

1:25 p.m.

Eighty-seven flights have been cancelled at the Indy airport. The number of delays is up to almost 40.

1:21 p.m.

Traffic on the southside of Indianapolis along I-465, US 31, I-74, and more appear to be experiencing slowdowns and delays.

1:20 p.m.: Travel advisory updates

Nearly all of southern Indiana is under a travel advisory, according to Indiana DHS.

While most of the state remains in “normal” status, nine counties are under “travel watch,” and two southern Indiana counties are under warnings.

Marion County remains in normal status, but neighboring Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan, and Hamilton counties are under advisories or watches.

1:15 p.m.

1:11 p.m.

News 8 Meteorologist Marcus Bailey was live on Facebook just around noon, answering any and all weather questions that come to viewers minds.

Watch a recap here.

12:34 p.m.: NWS updates snow totals

The National Weather Service Indianapolis has updated its snow total estimates along the I-70 corridor.

Eight inches and more of snow is expected along and south of I-70, with higher amounts of snow south of the interstate.

They expect a high level of travel impacts across the Ohio Valley.

12:28 p.m.: Vehicle fire on I-465 at Washington Street

A vehicle fire on I-465 at US 40/Washington Street has slowed traffic on the northbound entrance ramp. Outside shoulder is also slowed on the northbound side.

12:22 p.m.

News 8’s Kyla Russell spoke with Jacob Spence, the emergency management director at Metropolitan Emergency Services Agency, on Saturday, who recommended anyone on the road be on the lookout for issues.

If anyone notices any fallen trees, traffic lights without power, or any other issues, contact the Mayor’s Action Center at (317) 327-4622. Drivers can dial option #2 to reach DPW’s dispatch center direction.

The storm may cause power outages for residents in the area. If you experience any issues, report it to AES Indiana by contacting (317) 261-8111, or clicking this link.

12:19 p.m.

Flight cancellations at the Indianapolis airport has increased to 76 total. This includes flights within, into, or out of the US from Indianapolis.

12:14 p.m.

Meals on Wheels has suspended its delivery routes for Monday due to inclement weather.

“We encourage clients to substitute hot & cold meals with our previously delivered emergency meal kits. Stay safe & stay warm from your friends at Meals on Wheels!”

Noon: Reminder from Indiana State Police – use your headlights!

Indiana State Police Jasper Post sent out a reminder on Facebook to use your headlights when the snow falls hard. “With the hard snow, visibility is difficult and hard for other motorists to see you,” they say.

This comes after a vehicle swerved off the highway on I-69 southbound.

11:51 a.m.

Interstate 65 north of 38th Street looks a little rough.

11:47 a.m.

11:39 a.m.: 70 flights cancelled at IND airport

Seventy flights have been cancelled at the Indianapolis International Airport due to the weather. This includes flights within, into, or out of the US at Indy on Sunday.

Only 20 flights are facing delays, as of 11:45 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Indiana Department of Homeland Security has activated State Emergency Operations Center in response to the incoming storm.

11:19 a.m.

Several southern Indiana counties are under travel advisories due to the winter storm, with few counties under watches or warnings.

Harrison County in southern Indiana is the only county as of 11:20 a.m. under a travel warning, meaning residents are asked to avoid all travel, comply with emergency measures, and cooperate with public officials and disaster resources.

Hamilton, Brown, Orange, and Floyd counties are under a travel watch. Conditions are considered threatening to public safety. Only essential travel is recommended.

11:15 a.m.

Monroe County is under a travel advisory until further notice due to deteriorating road conditions.

11:05 a.m.

News 8’s Kyla Russell shared a glimpse at the current snow total in Avon – featuring her dog, Willow!

10:56 a.m.

Travel conditions will get worse with even heavier snow later Sunday. Main takeaway: STAY SAFE!

10:43 a.m.

In southern Indiana, highways and backroads were covered in snow as early as 8 a.m. ET (7 a.m. CT).

10:30 a.m.

Snow has started to fall across Indiana!

New snow total estimates from meteorologist Ryan Morse snow the Indianapolis area getting between 6 – 10 inches of snow when it is all said and done.

Along I-70 south of Bedford might see an isolated 10+ inches.