Weather blog: Snowy, slippery Friday ahead with winter weather advisory for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Snow from Sunday and Monday is still on the ground in much of the state and another round of winter weather is on the way.
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday for portions of central and southern Indiana. It includes the cities of New Castle, Terre Haute, Bloomington, West Lafayette, Muncie, Martinsville, Columbus, Seymour, and Bedford.
Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with higher amounts possible across the southeastern half of central Indiana.
A winter storm warning is in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday for parts of southwest Indiana, including Evansville, New Albany, Paoli, Versailles, Tell City, Jeffersonville, and Scottsburg.
Heavy snow is expected, with total accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.
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11 a.m.
With more snow headed our way, many Hoosiers could find themselves on the road as wind, snow, and freezing temperatures arrive.
For anyone who must travel during the storm, here’s what you need to know.
9:30 a.m.
Snow is moving in from Illinois. Storm Track 8 Meteorologist Tara Hastings says we’ll see snow pick up in intensity throughout the afternoon and could create some tricky travel for your evening commute.
“Look for snow to develop across much of central Indiana late this morning into the afternoon. It could be light to even moderate at times after the lunch hour and through the evening commute. We will be getting to see the snow taper off around 9:00 and 10:00 and then everything will be out of the state by about midnight,” Tara says in her weather blog.
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9:15 a.m.
Snow is beginning to fall at the Indiana/Illinois state line in a band from western Vigo County to Benton County.
INDOT crews are out and ready for action, according to INDOT West Central.
Don’t crowd the plow! Remember to give the plows the space they need to work so they can keep the roads clear.
8 a.m.
After a snowy Sunday and Monday, another round of snow is arriving to help wrap up the work week.
“Initially, the snow will start off pretty light by late morning and continue to move from west to east. Snowfall rates will increase as we head into the afternoon hours. The evening commute is going to be rough as that will be the heaviest rates of snow during this event. Snow will gradually taper down as we get into late Friday night,” says StormTrack 8 Meteorologist Marcus Bailey.
Click here to see Marcus’ morning weather blog.
7:30 a.m.
With 2-4″ inches of snow in the forecast for central Indiana, INDOT West Central has put the call out for all of its trucks to be deployed across the district, which includes Indianapolis).