Map image showing expected amount of ice accumulation.
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) said in a press release the are preparing for a period of freezing rain and wintry mix starting Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning expected to impact a large portion of Indiana.
INDOT said the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter weather advisories for all counties north of Seymour. NWS is calling for around 0.1” of ice, with amounts as high as 0.3” or more north of I-70.
With nearly 1,000 trucks, INDOT will be at a full call in most areas treating state highways, interstates and U.S. routes by Monday evening. To continue cleanup efforts, trucks will remain active for the duration of the ice event and afterward.
The press release said that freezing rain is expected to begin Monday afternoon and continue through early Tuesday, transitioning to rain across the state by mid-day. Areas north of Lafayette may also see light snow.
Slick conditions are expected, with possible impacts to morning commutes on Tuesday. Motorists should closely monitor forecasts and avoid unnecessary travel. Those who must travel should expect ice accumulation, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses.
INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, increase following distance, allow extra travel time and give plow trucks room to work.
Monitor real-time travel conditions and view traffic and snow plow cameras online at 511in.org or via INDOT’s TrafficWise app. Regular updates will also be shared on INDOT’s social media channels. Check for travel advisories in your area at in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory.
