February 18, 2025
Key Messages:
- The county’s travel status remains at an Advisory Level (Yellow). Please use caution if you must travel as roadways are snow covered and slick.
- Two chances for light accumulating snow: tonight and Wednesday morning over south central Indiana and late Wednesday through Wednesday night over the entire area.
- Continued bitterly cold through late week with subzero wind chills at times.
- Warming Centers open within the county. Flyer attached with locations.
- Warming up this weekend.
Timing:
- First Round – Tonight through Wednesday morning.
- Second Round – Late Wednesday and Wednesday night.
- Single digit wind chills and cold temperatures through the week.
Main Threats:
- Heaviest snow will fall south of central Indiana.
- Tonight through Wednesday morning – 1” to 1.5” over the Wabash Valley and less than 1” near I-70. 1” or less for the Bartholomew County area.
- Late Wednesday and Wednesday night – Several hours of scattered snow showers. Up to 1” over the Bartholomew County area with locally higher amounts possible.
Actions/What To Do:
- Be weather aware.
- If you must travel, slow down, drive carefully, and allow extra time to reach your destination.
- Ensure your vehicle is full of gasoline/fuel.
- Clear snow and ice from vehicle windows before traveling.
- Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle.
- Ensure pets have appropriate shelter and bedding if they cannot be brought indoors.
- Properly vent emergency heat sources.
- Keep generators at least 20 feet from your home.
- Check on family and neighbors.
- Avoid calling 911 and emergency services for non-emergencies.
- Monitor the Statewide Travel Advisory Map at https://www.in.gov/dhs/travel-advisory-map/ for the latest travel status by county.
- Check statewide, state road, road conditions at https://511in.org .
