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Indiana counties lower travel advisories as plows clear snow on roads

12:30 p.m.:  Morgan County's status was lowered to a travel advisory.

11:49 a.m.:  Hamilton County's status was lowered to a travel advisory. 

Winter storm Landon has departed, but remnants of the system’s sleet and snow are lingering on Central Indiana roads and continuing to impact travel Friday morning.  

Every county in Indiana remains under a travel advisory from the storm as of 1 p.m. The yellow-orange-red system advises residents about what course of action to take given general road conditions in their county. 

Marion County remains the only county in Central Indiana in the “yellow” as of 8 a.m. Friday. Yellow is the lowest level of travel advisories, during which residents should be cautious when traveling and avoid hazardous areas.

Hamilton, Hendricks, Madison, Hancock, Shelby and Johnson counties are under travel watches, meaning only essential travel is recommended. Boone and Morgan Counties are in the red, meaning people are asked not to do any travel.  

Boone County Commissioners declared a state of emergency for the county Thursday afternoon and upgraded their travel advisory to red beginning at 5 p.m., according to a Facebook post from the Boone County Sheriff's Office. 

The National Weather Service recorded total snowfall for Indianapolis from the storm at 7.3 inches. Meteorologists and first responders said the snow continues to blanket the roads, impacting Friday morning travel. Even roads that have been plowed may have slick spots, according to police.  

Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine in a tweet urged drivers to slow down, noting troopers are on scene or responding to “dozens” of crashes in the Indianapolis area.  

The level of travel advisory a county enters is up to the county's Emergency Management Agency, which notifies the state Department of Homeland Security. A map of Indiana is continually updated with travel statuses at  in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory/ .

Contact IndyStar transportation reporter Kayla Dwyer at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter  @kayla_dwyer17 . 

Blog: Freezing rain impacts Indiana travel

Weather alert from news 8 at 10 p.m..

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Winter weather advisories were issued for central and northern Indiana on Monday, and some parts of the state already were experiencing freezing rain.

Storm Track 8 Chief Meteorologist Ashley Brown says freezing rain will develop from west to east across Indiana. Light freezing rain will be possible through Tuesday morning. Ice accumulation remains possible with from 0.1 of an inch to 0.2 of an inch possible for Indianapolis. Higher ice accumulations are possible north of I-70. The primary impact will be slick roads and difficult driving conditions.

In northern Indiana, the Indiana Toll Road has banned long-doubles and high-profile oversize permit loads on much of the highway also known as I-80/I-90 through noon Tuesday.

Here are weather updates:

Here is the travel status of Indiana counties, from the state Department of Homeland Security’s website .

Owen, Parke, and Huntington counties have been upgraded to a watch from an advisory.

Here is the travel status of Indiana counties, from the state Department of Homeland Security’s website . White County has upgraded to a watch from an advisory.

Here is the travel status of Indiana counties, from the state Department of Homeland Security’s website . Hancock County, located east of Indianapolis, and Allen County, which includes Fort Wayne, are two of the latest additions to the map.

The National Weather Service office for northern Indiana, located at Syracuse, says, “We’re getting reports of slick, icy roads and sidewalks across northern Indiana and far southwest Michigan! If you have any ice accumulations, let us know! We’d love to see photos, if you can take one safely!”

The National Weather Service office for northern Indiana, located in Syracuse, says at 7 p.m. it had “a glaze of ice (not enough to measure yet) at IWX! Sidewalks and our parking lot appear very shiny due to the coating of ice and are very slick! We anticipate that road conditions will deteriorate in the next few hours as freezing rain accumulates.”

West Lafayette Police Department says on social media, “There are reports of crashes all over Greater Lafayette due to icy road conditions. The roads in the city of West Lafayette are also starting to ice over. For your safety, please limit any nonessential travel.”

Storm Track 8 reports freezing rain still confined to areas north and west of Indianapolis. Road temps also were at or below freezing along and north of interstate 70. More slick spots are likely developing in that area of ongoing freezing rain.

Storm Track 8 says the first report of ice just came in recently from rural areas of northwestern Tippecanoe County. A glaze of ice started near 4:30 p.m. Monday in that area and has caused some difficulties. Freezing rain continues in Lafayette, too. Freezing rain coverage will expand over the next three to four hours.

The National Weather Service at Indianapolis says, “Freezing rain is expected with icy conditions expected by morning. Air temperatures may be slightly above freezing, but ice may still form on sidewalks and roads due to a very cold and frozen ground. If traveling, drive slow and safe! #INwx “

Hamilton County issued a travel advisory, the Emergency Management Agency reports.

Indiana University says the Kokomo, Northwest and South Bend campuses will be on limited operations beginning at 5 p.m. Monday due to severe winter weather. Essential personnel report are to report as scheduled.

The National Weather Service office for northern Indiana, located in Syracuse, says it’s lowered its forecasted ice amounts. “We are no longer expecting over 0.25” of ice !”

Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine says, “Troopers will start removing abandoned vehicles in the Indianapolis area ahead of the incoming ice. If you must abandoned your vehicle but plan to remove it immediately please contact ISP

“These vehicles create hazards for other drivers and obstacles for @INDOT plows”

Storm Track 8 Meteorologist Ryan Morse says, “I’ve gotten some questions about freezing rain. When thinking of freezing rain, think about a glazed donut. Freezing rain brings rain that glazes surfaces. Sleet is another form of mixed precipitation. A sprinkled donut is a good descriptor with specs of ice falling.”

Indy Department of Public Works says, “Even a little ice can make a big impact. Make sure you know the road conditions before heading out and be #WeatherReady for whatever Mother Nature throws at you. Slow down, give space and get home safe!”

Indiana Department of Transportation says it will be at “a full call,” with nearly 1,000 trucks treating state highways, interstates and U.S. routes by Monday evening.

Freezing rain is the worst! With the upcoming threat for freezing rain, use these safety tips to arrive alive. #inwx #ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/annlY5jMdK — NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) January 22, 2024

In northern Indiana, the Indiana Toll Road between LaPorte and the Indiana-Ohio state line will begin banning long-doubles, such as semis with two trailers; high-profile long-doubles; and high-profile oversize permit loads from 4 p.m. Eastern (3 p.m. Central) Monday to noon Eastern (11 a.m. Central) Tuesday.

A Winter Weather Ban has been issued from LaPorte up to & including the OH state line (EXIT 153), effective 1/22 @ 4pm ET (3pm CT) until 1/23 @ 12pm ET (11am CT). The ban only impacts: Triple tractor-trailers, long-doubles (high-profile only), high-profile oversize permit loads pic.twitter.com/m1JtKla8w1 — Indiana Toll Road (@IndianaTollRoad) January 22, 2024

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‘Travel Advisory’ issued for 4 northeast Indiana counties

NORTHEAST INDIANA (WPTA) - Travel Advisories have been issued for three northeast Indiana counties so far Friday afternoon as a winter storm moves through the area .

Currently, a ‘Travel Advisory’ has been issued for LaGrange, Noble, Kosciusko and DeKalb counties until further notice.

Indiana Department of Homeland Security says the Travel Advisory is the lowest level of local travel advisory. It means routine travel or activities may be restricted in some areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.

You can check travel advisories for all of Indiana’s counties on the department’s website here .

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