Update to Winter Storm Warning
The National Weather Service has issued an update to the previously announced Winter Storm Warning affecting central Indiana.
Key changes include:
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Snow totals have been adjusted to 4 to 8 inches.
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The warning has been extended, now in effect from 7 p.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. EST Monday.
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Impacts now include the Monday morning commute, with travel expected to remain difficult into early Monday.
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for much of central Indiana through 7 p.m. Sunday, as forecasters warn of heavy snowfall and hazardous travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches are expected across the warned area. The storm will begin around 7 p.m. Saturday and continue through Sunday evening, with the heaviest snowfall anticipated late Saturday night into early Sunday afternoon.
The warning includes the following counties: Carroll, Warren, Tippecanoe, Clinton, Howard, Fountain, Montgomery, Boone, Tipton, Hamilton, Madison, and Delaware.
Officials caution that travel could become very difficult, particularly during periods of heavier snowfall. Snow-covered roads, reduced visibility, and slick conditions are expected, especially during overnight hours and into Sunday morning. If you must travel, be sure to keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the most up-to-date road conditions in your state, call 511 before heading out.