INDIANAPOLIS — A storm system brought rain and snow showers this weekend to parts of Central Indiana.
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Sunday updates were posted below.
3:22 p.m.
Snow is falling once again on I-70 near Monrovia. #inwx @wrtv pic.twitter.com/5P4qm6niqX
— Carl Mitchell (@carlmitchell) January 31, 2021
1:56 p.m.
Precip is increasing in coverage again this afternoon. As colder air returns, we’ll all make the switch back to snow. Accumulations should be light. #INwx @wrtv pic.twitter.com/5mhn6q1cqh
— Kyle Mounce (@kylemounce) January 31, 2021
1:54 p.m.
Here are some crash numbers from Indiana State Police.
In the last 24 hours, Troopers have been extremely busy and have responded to:
— Sgt. Jeremy Piers (@ISPLafayette) January 31, 2021
- 29 property damage crashes
- 25 slide offs
- 18 motorist assists
- 5 crashes with injuries
Thank you to everyone that worked last night to keep our roads safe. pic.twitter.com/hQdKk5VjzY
Since 4:00 p.m. yesterday Troopers from the Indianapolis District have responded to
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) January 31, 2021
🔹73 crashes, 7 with 🤕
🔹 38 slide offs
🔹 23 assist motorists
Statewide, Troopers have responded to
🔹197 crashes, 31 with 🤕
🔹 177 slide offs
🔹 128 assist motorists #BuckleUp
In the last 16 hours @ISPPutnamville troopers have responded to:
— Sgt. Matt Ames (@ISPPutnamville) January 31, 2021
🔹5 motorists assists
🔹 4 slide offs
🔹 9 property damage crashes
🔹 4 crashes with personal injury
Be a cautious drive when the weather changes and get home safely!! pic.twitter.com/766VCtBAOG
1:53 p.m.
Fresh snow falling in the area. Temps will continue to fall tonight causing the slush to refreeze and make roads very slick tonight and early Monday morning. #winterstorm pic.twitter.com/TVhjyYJO3K
— Chesterfield Police (@Chesterfield_PD) January 31, 2021
1:50 p.m.
Good afternoon! Most of Central Indiana will see a chilly rain today. Any additional snow accumulations should be light.
Updates from Saturday are below:
9:06 p.m.
One person suffered serious bodily injuries in a crash around 8 p.m. near East 30th Street and North Richardt Avenue in Indianapolis, according to IMPD. It's not immediately clear if the weather was a cause of the crash.
8:59 p.m.
The snow is falling faster than the Street Dept can keep up with. We’ve had numerous accidents and slide offs already. Please stay off the roads and give our Street Dept plenty of room and time to get their job done. If you have to drive home, please drive slow pic.twitter.com/K8SygxVpPD
— Noblesville Police (@NoblesvillePD) January 31, 2021
8:43 p.m.
A snow emergency has been declared in West Lafayette.
A snow emergency has been declared for the City of West Lafayette. pic.twitter.com/ObGY6Uea2s
— West Lafayette, IN (@WestLafayetteIN) January 31, 2021
8:41 p.m.
Travel advisories are already in effect for some counties, including Madison County.
Click here to view the latest travel advisories.
Madison County has issued a Travel Advisory in Madison County. Roads are snow covered and very slick. CUTFD and CPD have been responding to accidents and slide office for the past 2 hours. #traveladvisory pic.twitter.com/61QRBpTxHO
— Chesterfield Police (@Chesterfield_PD) January 31, 2021
8:17 p.m.
Here's an update from Rush County.
8:16 p.m.
THUNDERSNOW!
Did you hear the rumble? Thunder! Snow! THUNDERSNOW!!! @wrtv @nwsIndianapolis #INwx pic.twitter.com/hd8dNgH9pj
— Kyle Mounce (@kylemounce) January 31, 2021
8:10 p.m.
This is not a snow total. Look at the snow fly in the background!! pic.twitter.com/e1IhIPKqlO
— Kevin Gregory (@KevinGWRTV) January 31, 2021
8:02 p.m.
Here's a look at the snow in Zionsville... and another dog picture.
7:37 p.m.
A quick update on what I am seeing downtown tonight as snow continues to fall. @wrtv @KevinGWRTV is that your snowman? pic.twitter.com/Zjg3J3ewjZ
— Nicole Griffin-WRTV (@NicoleGriffinTV) January 31, 2021
7:36 p.m.
Here's an update on the snow in Fortville.
Snow starting to accumulate in Fortville! @wrtv #INwx pic.twitter.com/vrI4M1ZfWD
— Rick Harker (@producer_rick) January 31, 2021
7:25 p.m.
If you need to leave the house tonight, make sure you take it slow.
2” of snow has already fallen in #Indy. @TrafficWise map shows slow going and a couple of accidents around Indy area. Stay home this evening, if possible. #INwx pic.twitter.com/8FiYlHSCD4
— Kyle Mounce (@kylemounce) January 31, 2021
7:24 p.m.
And Kevin Gregory just built a snowman in our parking lot.
Someone doesn’t want the plow out yet! I built this guy in the WRTV parking lot. pic.twitter.com/p0RWDECPN4
— Kevin Gregory (@KevinGWRTV) January 31, 2021
7:21 p.m.
Ok one more dog picture. It's just too cute not to share. Send us pictures to news@wrtv.com!
7:19 p.m.
Bargersville Fire Department Deputy Chief Michael Pruitt tweeted an update of the road conditions near Bargersville.
Near whiteout conditions and drifting occurring in Johnson County near Bargersville. #inwx pic.twitter.com/dFQt5oiY6h
— Michael Pruitt (@Michael_Pruitt1) January 31, 2021
7:06 p.m.
Hitting pause on the snow coverage for a minute to show you how excited this dog is about the snow.
At least someone's excited about the snow!! pic.twitter.com/srfqv2a1TZ
— WRTV Indianapolis (@wrtv) January 30, 2021
7:04 p.m.
Now here’s the the view at 7 pm in downtown Indy.
— Nicole Griffin-WRTV (@NicoleGriffinTV) January 31, 2021
It’s still coming down! ❄️ pic.twitter.com/AirgbdUBq2
6:47 p.m.
Our DPW crews are currently out clearing and treating roadways. It is slick out, so if you don’t have to be out this evening, please stay in. pic.twitter.com/ycwm4kVQI4
— Town of Plainfield (@TownPlainfield) January 30, 2021
6:26 p.m.
Quick change in road conditions downtown Indy. The is White River Parkway by the Indianapolis Zoo. pic.twitter.com/yJU7ammzvz
— Kevin Gregory (@KevinGWRTV) January 30, 2021
6:25 p.m.
Snow will be moderate to heavy at times this evening into tonight. This will lead to rapidly changing travel conditions and quick accumulations. @wrtv #INwx pic.twitter.com/H0os7Pvnkw
— Kyle Mounce (@kylemounce) January 30, 2021
6:18 p.m.
The Danville Metropolitan Police Department is reporting deteriorating road conditions.
5:43 p.m.
TRAFFIC ALERT: The northbound lanes of Interstate 65 are closed near Whiteland due to a crash.
Police are urging people to stay home due to the road conditions.
NB 65 AT 96MM SHUT DOWN. MULTIPLE VEHS INVOLVED. ROADS ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. STAY HOME
— Whiteland Police (@WhitelandPolice) January 30, 2021
5:24 p.m.
IT’S HERE!
— Nikki DeMentri (@nikkidementri) January 30, 2021
The first snowflakes started falling moments ago near Fishers. @wrtv pic.twitter.com/O5K9BL2xLV
5:06 p.m.
Here's a look at the road conditions on Interstate 75 in Montgomery County.
Here is a current picture of I-74 in Montgomery County. Snow is falling. Our INDOT #yellowtrucks are out. Reduce your speed and drive according to the current conditions. pic.twitter.com/wuEtvREh2v
— INDOT West Central (@INDOT_WCentral) January 30, 2021
4:58 p.m.
Rafael Sanchez sent in this video of the snow in Franklin.
Let’s see what we get. @wrtv pic.twitter.com/5aR11HevkJ
— Rafael Sánchez (@RafaelOnTV) January 30, 2021
4:57 p.m.
Only minor adjustments from the morning thoughts on snowfall. Still think 5"-8" across much of the Warning area. Isolated higher totals in far northern spots. About 3"-5" across the Advisory area, including Indianapolis. Quick drop in totals SW. @wrtv #INwx pic.twitter.com/Ntz27qHcE5
— Kyle Mounce (@kylemounce) January 30, 2021
4:54 p.m.
The snow has started in Bloomington. @wrtv pic.twitter.com/lHXAl1JoDu
— Todd Klaassen (@ToddKlaassen) January 30, 2021
4:38 p.m.
This snow has arrived in Greencastle! What are you seeing near you? Send us your pictures at news@wrtv.com.
Snow has arrived in Greencastle! This will be a heavy, wet snow which is already coating the roads in Putnam County. Be careful, if heading out this evening. @wrtv #INwx pic.twitter.com/2DLOlT2L16
— Kyle Mounce (@kylemounce) January 30, 2021
4:25 p.m.
The flakes are starting to fly in Avon! @wrtv @kylemounce
— Carl Mitchell (@carlmitchell) January 30, 2021
4:15 p.m.
INDOT is getting ready.
INDOT.....Assemble. We are ready for snow! pic.twitter.com/pGI6eZLIpZ
— INDOT East Central (@INDOTEast) January 30, 2021
4:03 p.m.
A reminder from the Greenfield Police Department.
All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles help you get through snow, but will not help you stop. You will still slide. Be safe in your travels. We will be here if you need us, but would rather meet you for coffee and not at a crash.
— Greenfield Police (@GreenfieldIN_PD) January 30, 2021
3:30 p.m.
Spotted some snowflakes starting to fall in Indy! @wrtv #letitsnow #INWX
— Todd Klaassen (@ToddKlaassen) January 30, 2021
2:08 p.m.
At 11 a.m. Saturday, Indianapolis Department of Public Works drivers have 80 trucks pre-treating the roadways and potential slick sports. They will remain activated through Monday morning.
Once the Indy DPW Snow Force drivers begin treating and plowing roads, you can view their progress here or on Twitter.
Starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, the Indiana Department of Transportation will have drivers in 60 trucks in the Indianapolis area and 25 trucks in the Richmond, Kokomo, and Muncie areas.
Make sure you slow down and are giving drivers and other emergency personnel enough room.