Indianapolis weather: Slick roads possible as light snow falls Saturday morning
Drive and walk carefully if you must this Saturday morning because the light snow and below-freezing temperatures mean potentially slick roads and sidewalks in Indianapolis.
These conditions will stick around throughout the morning, accumulating less than a half inch of snow, according to the National Weather Service, which issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for central Indiana.
Already there is a crash on I-465 westbound between Bluff Road and state route 37, blocking the right lane, according to Indiana Department of Transportation's traffic map. As of 7:30 a.m., the I-70 westbound ramp at Ronald Raegan Parkway is also closed due to an accident for the next hour.
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Light snowfall is ongoing across most of central Indiana this morning and will continue over the next few hours. Minor snow accumulations less than 0.5 inch are possible. Take travel slower this morning if on the roads. #INwx pic.twitter.com/urrLSkIIfr
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) January 15, 2022
INDOT snow plows are out on the region's major highways, including I-65 and I-70 in downtown Indianapolis.
Indianapolis "Snow Force" drivers are on call throughout the holiday weekend.
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The snow should end by noon, but temperatures will stay in the 20s throughout the afternoon and evening. There's a chance for a wintry mix on Sunday throughout southeastern parts of central Indiana.
Contact IndyStar transportation reporter Kayla Dwyer at kdwyer@indystar.com or follow her on Twitter @kayla_dwyer17.
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