INDIANAPOLIS—A Winter Storm Warning continues for much of Central Indiana until 7 p.m. Monday, leading to a lengthy list of school and business closures and traffic delays.
Officials have warned the public to stay off the roads unless you need to get out.
A list of closures and delays can be found here.
Here are more tips for staying safe: What you need to know as a major winter storm heads to Indiana
Monday Updates
2:30 p.m. ISP says they have responded to 177 crashes, 93 slide-offs, 122 motorist assists and 79 traffic hazards on Indiana interstates.
11:30 a.m. The snow has stopped at NWS and the official snowfall for Indy is 7.8".
11:23 a.m. - TRAFFIC ALERT: ISP says I-70 eastbound at mile marker 141 is currentlyclosed due to a jackknifed semi.
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨
— Sgt. Scott Keegan (@ISPPendleton) January 6, 2025
Attention, motorists: Interstate 70 eastbound at mile marker 141 is currently CLOSED due to a jackknifed semi. Emergency crews are on scene working to clear the roadway.
⚠️ Please seek alternative routes and avoid the area to allow responders to work safely.
11 a.m. IMPD helps a stranded family struggling with a flat tire "A snowy reminder: we're stronger together!"
❄️A Snowy Reminder: We’re Stronger Together!💪
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) January 6, 2025
IMPD officers slid in to assist a stranded family who was struggling with a flat tire.
Thanks to their teamwork & resourcefulness, the officers replaced the flat tire & sent the family on their way! pic.twitter.com/tQa9damUEJ
10:30 a.m. As of 10:30 a.m., ISP reported 151 crashes, 12 with injuries and 76 slide offs.
Updates crash numbers for the State Police, Indianapolis District
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) January 6, 2025
🔹 151 crashes, 12 with injuries
🔹 76 slide offs
🔹 103 motorists assists (disabled or stuck vehicles)
🔹 67 Traffic Hazard (vehicle or something in the road)
Statewide ISP:
🔹259 crashes
🔹 271 slide offs pic.twitter.com/dVUBwE5Dzn
9:15 a.m. - Plainfield firefighters responded to a chilly emergency when they rescued two individuals from a pond off Rockingham Way and 350 S Monday morning.
9 a.m. - Update from WRTV Meteorologists
Two good bands of snow on radar still. Also, you can see where the snow to the north has ended. Although blowing and drifting will still take place. Most areas where it is still snow will see an inch or less of accumulation. @WRTV pic.twitter.com/nzamfrUZ8H
— Todd Klaassen (@ToddKlaassen) January 6, 2025
8:35 a.m. - Indiana State Police says the department has now responded to 144 crashes and 60 slide offs since noon yesterday.
We are still experiencing hazardous roads in the Indianapolis area
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) January 6, 2025
Since noon yesterday, Troopers in Indianapolis have responded to 144 crashes and 60 slide offs
Please use extra caution if you must travel today pic.twitter.com/EKzfrfKDu2
7:56 a.m. Many Indiana Counties remain under a travel WARNING advisory. As a reminder, warning means individuals are advised to refrain from ALL travel. Other counties, like Marion, are under a travel WATCH advisory, which means travel should be restricted to only when necessary, like going to and from work. Here's a map of the current travel advisories.
7:33 a.m. - Indianapolis International Airport says the snow is causing flight disruptions. Check with your airline for your flight status.
This winter wonderland is causing lots of flight disruptions, but our terminal and runways are open. Check with your airline for your flight status and allow extra travel time to arrive at the airport. https://t.co/1Fyql7h4lO
— Indianapolis International Airport (IND) (@INDairport) January 6, 2025
7 a.m. - NWS Indianapolis gives an official snowfall update.
SNOWFALL UPDATE: The official snowfall at NWS Indianapolis at 7 am is 6.5". #INwx #indy #snOMG
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) January 6, 2025
6:08 a.m. — Hancock County Update: Dispatch says most calls have been for slide-offs this morning. The county got more snow overnight but roads are passable.
Hancock County Morning Update ❄️
— Hancock County 911 (@HancockIN911) January 6, 2025
Additional 5 inches accumulation overnight in Greenfield. County roads are covered, but passible. Most calls this morning are slide offs - be sure to slow down 💥🚗@WIBCTraffic @FOX59 @wrtv @WISHNews8 @WTHRcom @CBS4Indy pic.twitter.com/lLK3zDiTDg
5:54 a.m. — The National Weather service says areas south of I-70 will see an additional 1-3 inches of snow until it ends early this afternoon.
Areas south of I-70 will see an additional 1-3 inches of snow until it ends early this afternoon from NW-SE. Wind gusts to 40 mph from the NE will cause considerable blowing and drifting. Bring extra clothes and a winter kit if you venture out. #INwx #nwsind pic.twitter.com/unooTmsieF
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) January 6, 2025
5:50 a.m.- WRTV's Lauren Schwentker gives an update on the snow plows progress on the roads. She says downtown Indy roads are still covered and slick with mounds of snow at turn lanes. On I-70, there's slide offs, crashes and people with their flashers on.
The snow plows are out in the metro area!
— Lauren Schwentker (@LaurenWRTV) January 6, 2025
We are seeing slide offs, crashes and people with their flashers on I-70 westbound.
Downtown roads are snow covered and slick with mounds of snow at turn lanes.
Tune in to Good Morning Indiana as we continue to monitor. @wrtv pic.twitter.com/jo874E0sHB
5:30 a.m. - According to Sgt. John Perrine, as of 5:30 a.m. Indiana State Police have responded to 113 crashes and 43 slide offs since noon yesterday.
Please give yourself plenty of extra time if you must get out
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) January 6, 2025
Troopers in the Indianapolis District have responded to 113 crashes and 43 slide offs since noon yesterday
We expect roads to be hazardous through the morning rush hour
Please be patient and drive slow pic.twitter.com/Wl33dVE9tm
5:25 a.m. - Bargersville Deputy Fire Chief Michael Pruitt has an update on road conditions in Johnson County
Johnson County Snow Update https://t.co/bJ9IdX789P
— Michael Pruitt (@Michael_Pruitt1) January 6, 2025
