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If you haven’t already noticed, the roads in and around Kosciusko County are a little rough this morning. Kosciusko County is currently under a advisory level travel advisory, which means roads could be slick and snow covered. “With the wind they’re calling for today, I don’t see it getting any better,” says Ed Rock of …read more.

By MARK PETERSON Federal Emergency Management Agency Dangerously low temperatures and accumulating snow are in the forecast for much of the Midwest and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency wants individuals and families to be safe when faced with the hazards of cold temperatures and winter weather. “Subfreezing temperatures and wind …read more.

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance supervisors are closely monitoring local forecasts for a weekend storm system that could bring periods of rain, freezing rain and snow. INDOT will deploy its yellow salt trucks ahead of any predicted accumulation on Indiana’s interstates, U.S. highways and state routes. INDOT will adjust its call out of manpower, trucks …read more.

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance supervisors across the state are closely monitoring local weather forecasts and pavement sensors to deploy salt trucks before Christmas Eve rains transition to snow and wintry mix on state highways. Because this storm is leading off with rain, pre-treating roads and bridges must be done just before pavement temperatures fall …read more.

By WILL WINGFIELD Indiana Department of Transportation The Indiana Department of Transportation has spent the warmer months preparing for winter weather, including that forecast this weekend. Now it’s time to do your part ahead of Winter Weather Preparedness Week this Nov. 16 -22. “INDOT urges drivers to dust off their winter driving habits before snow …read more.

Indiana State Police are maintaining an up-to-date map of travel conditions throughout Indiana as winter weather continues to plaque us. A Winter Storm Advisory remains in effect for Kosciusko County until 1 p.m. today, but neighboring Marshall and Elkhart counties are under a Winter Storm Warning until 10 p.m. tonight so some remnants of that …read more.

As of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Indiana Department of Transportation announced drivers have made progress plowing drifted and snow-covered roads, but extremely hazardous icy conditions remain, and conditions may worsen overnight. As INDOT has stressed throughout this winter storm, even chemically treated road salt is less effective in these subzero temperatures, and snowpack that essentially equal sheets of …read more.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation advises motorists that travel conditions today are expected to remain difficult and they should abide by local travel advisories, avoiding travel if possible. All counties in Northeast Indiana remain under a “Watch” or “Warning” status, limiting travel to essential or emergency purposes, respectively. To see an …read more.

The onset of Blizzard 2014 has brought with it various advisories, warnings and declarations. With all the chaos that accompanies a severe winter storm, it can be a bit confusing keeping all these advisories straight. The gray area shows where a Wind Chill Warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National …read more.

Prepare For Winter Driving

December 5, 2013

With a significant winter weather system expected to make its way to Indiana on Thursday evening, state officials are warning Hoosiers to prepare in advance. Preparations include charging cell phones and other items in case power is interrupted, evaluating whether driving is necessary, taking your time if you decide to drive, and gathering items for …read more.

With high winds and significant amounts of snow in the forecast for much of Indiana today, state officials are warning Hoosiers to prepare for the worst. Preparations include charging cell phones and other items in case power is interrupted, evaluating whether driving is necessary, taking your time if you decide to drive, and gathering items …read more.

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