STATEWIDE — Heavy winter snow is blanketing Indiana Sunday morning, leaving people to contend with treacherous roads and cold temperatures. Alexander McGinnis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, says the state is currently in the thick of a significant weather event, with snowfall rates hitting between half an inch to an inch […]
STATEWIDE — Around 110 soldiers and airmen from the Indiana National Guard have been called up to help drivers who might get stuck during this weekend’s heavy winter storm. Working alongside state police and transportation workers, these guard members are focusing on rescue and support missions. “Assisting our fellow Hoosiers in severe weather is an […]
INDIANAPOLIS — In a press conference Friday, Mayor Joe Hogsett and other leaders in Indianapolis talked about the incoming winter storm across the state. Hogsett, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW), the National Weather Service, and AES Indiana all urge people in Indiana to stay safe during the storm. Forecasters expect at least […]
STATEWIDE — Indiana is under a Winter Storm Warning. Greg Melo, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, spoke in a winter weather briefing Friday afternoon. He now has high confidence that much of the region will see at least five inches of snow, with the heaviest totals likely hitting south of the […]
STATEWIDE — If you have to travel over the weekend, you might want to rethink those plans. A significant winter storm and a blast of arctic air are headed for Central Indiana this weekend, prompting the National Weather Service in Indianapolis to expand its safety warnings. Greg Melo, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, […]
Driving safely in winter requires adjusting speed, following distance, and being prepared with proper tires, emergency kit, and clearing snow/ice.
STATEWIDE — Indiana is bracing for a wild swing in weather later this week, moving from a brief midweek thaw into a dangerously cold weekend. Greg Melo, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, says that while Wednesday will offer a reprieve with highs near 40 degrees, an arctic air mass is waiting. […]
STATEWIDE–Snow could arrive in Indiana this week. “There’s no really strong target for one area vs another just because of the nature of the setup. The setup looks like we’re going to be in a northwest flow of cold, polar air coming down along with a low pressure system near the Great Lakes. That’s favorable […]
STATEWIDE — Central Indiana has been bracing for one of its coldest days of the week following a strong cold front that brought overnight snow. Joe Nield, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, warns that while city roads are mostly clear, rural and untreated paths are a different story. “In the more […]
STATEWIDE — Hoosiers are being told to prepare for a “weather rollercoaster” this week as Indiana navigates a messy mix of rain, snow, and dramatic temperature swing. Greg Melo, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, says the immediate concern is a transition from Saturday’s light rain into scattered snow showers Saturday night. […]