Winter storm on way with heavy snow
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The National Weather Service of Indianapolis has declared a winter storm watch for areas above I-70 from Friday night into Sunday afternoon. NWS Indianapolis predicts the region will see total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible.
Communities north of Indianapolis have been dealing with snow showers that have led to slick roads this afternoon. A big dry slot has basically been parked right over Indianapolis these past few hours.
A mess of snow changing to rain or mix is possible Saturday across Indiana as our next storm arrives. Those who don't see much rain could get 4+ inches of snow.
Snow arrives North and West Saturday morning Our far north and northwest counties have seen consistent snowfall since just after 7:00 a.m. Saturday. Areas near Lafayette in Tippecanoe County were
A pileup involving about 45 cars occurred in Indiana on Interstate-40 on Saturday, Nov. 29, at about 10 a.m. local time. Authorities said no injuries have been reported, but they are urging residents to stay inside amid the winter weather conditions.
Photographs from state traffic cameras show widespread wreckage, with many vehicles scattered across and off the highway.
Icicles formed at a slant on a Chicago pier thanks to the wind, and Lake Michigan's waters were choppy with whitecaps. Motorists drove cautiously along snowy and slushy roads. Snow-covered roads and slow travel were reported across Iowa and northern Illinois and Indiana.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for much of Central Indiana — the first such alert in November since at least 2008, NWS staffers believe. The warning is in effect between 7 a.m. Nov. 29 and 10 a.m. Nov. 30.
The same storm and cold front is also expected to bring thunderstorms and a chance of heavy rain on Saturday from southern Missouri down to Louisiana and Texas.