National Weather Service officials say the winter storm warning is still in effect for the northern portions of Indiana through 7 a.m. Monday. Counties in the warning area are predicted to receive around six inches of snowfall.
Wind gusts up to 35 mph this evening and tonight will result in blowing and drifting snow across northern Indiana, resulting in snow covered roads with hazardous driving conditions.
Forecasters say rain and rain/snow mix can be expected over the remainder of Central Indiana, eventually transitioning to snow. Expected accumulations by Monday will end up being under an inch to just a trace of snow.
Weather status by county as well as delays and closings being reported to WFIU and WTIU News may be found here.
SATURDAY UPDATE:
Forecasters from the National Weather Service have moved the track of heavy snow further north. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for northern Indiana from 7 p.m. tonight through 7 a.m. Monday. Five to nine inches of snow can be expected for most of the central Indiana warning area, with 9 to 12 inches possible in areas from Lafayette to Kokomo.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for a line extending east and west through Indianapolis, where 3 to 5 inches can be expected. Lower accumulations are expected across the southern counties along with a mixture of rain and snow.
The heaviest snowfall is expected during the day on Sunday. Impacts include snow covered roads with very hazardous driving conditions, as well as possibly blowing and drifting snow Sunday afternoon and evening especially across the northern part of the state. Officials say travel will be strongly discouraged in the warning area tonight into Sunday. If you must travel, Indiana road conditions can be found online or by calling 1-800-261-ROAD (7623).
Weather status by county as well as delays and closings being reported to WFIU and WTIU News may be found here.
ORIGINAL POST:
Forecasters from the National Weather Service say a low pressure system is expected to approach Indiana on Saturday bringing significant snowfall accumulations. The northern two-thirds of Central Indiana could receive snow amounts in excess of 6 inches, though snowfall tracks could change over the next few days.
A winter storm watch will take effect Saturday evening through Monday morning for blowing and drifting snow. The majority of snow accumulation is predicted to start early Sunday morning and last until the evening.
Weather status by county as well as delays and closings being reported to WFIU and WTIU News may be found here.
