The National Weather Service has issued a weather statement that accumulating snow is expected late this evening, Jan. 2 and overnight into Friday morning.
Snow is expected to arrive in the Northwest Central Indiana region this evening, spreading into the Kokomo, Indianapolis and Muncie area by the late evening hours. The snow is then expected to depart from the region overnight.
Snow accumulations may be one to two inches in the region.
“Surfaces that are untreated may become slick and snow covered tonight,” the service released. “Exercise caution if driving tonight and early on Friday, allowing extra time to reach your destination.”
The service released helpful preparedness instructions ahead of the winter weather:
- Prepare Your Home: make your home winter ready. Buy needed supplies before the storm arrives. Have a plan in case you lose power or are unable to leave your home.
- Prepare Your Vehicle: make your vehicle weather ready. Be sure to include a safety kit, cold weather gear and all other necessities you may need to deal with the storm ahead.
- Monitor Your Forecast: stay up to date with the latest forecast information as the storm approaches. Monitor your favorite source for weather information.
- Have A Plan: before weather threatens, be sure to have a communications plan, change travel plans and prepare for the impacts to your routine.
