Indiana
See what’s closed Monday as extreme cold grips Indianapolis
Cars travel along Interstate 65 as winter storm continues
Snow continues to fall Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, along Interstate 65 in Indianapolis.
A heavy snowstorm over the weekend will have reverberating effects into Monday, Jan. 26, as several Indianapolis universities, businesses and other local institutions are closed to allow for roads and sidewalks to be cleared after nearly a foot of snowfall. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett issued the most restrictive travel advisory Sunday afternoon, urging all residents to stay off the roads except for essential travel.
Below is a list of what’s closed around Indianapolis on Monday. IndyStar will update as more information becomes available.
For a list of school closures and delays, see here.
Indianapolis Public Libraries
All Indianapolis Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, due to inclement weather, the system announced.
The public libraries also typically serve as warming centers. Find other warming centers here.
Indianapolis city, county offices
Indianapolis city and county offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, according to a Mayor’s Office spokesperson.
Carmel Clay Public Library
Carmel’s public library will be closed Monday due to weather, the library said on Facebook.
Indiana General Assembly
The Indiana State Senate canceled all Monday committee meetings. Scheduled bills will be heard on Tuesday at the time they were scheduled for Monday. The Senate will convene for its regular session at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Meanwhile, the Indiana House of Representatives canceled session and all committee meetings for Monday.
Indianapolis Zoo
The Indianapolis Zoo said it will be closed on Monday due to severe inclement weather. Tickets that have already been purchased will be good for up to a year. Those with questions about tickets and refunds can email guestrelations@indyzoo.com. Essential staff will be on site to care for the animals, the Zoo said.
Colleges and universities
Several Indiana colleges and universities are holding classes virtually and will have limited operations Monday, instructing non-essential personnel to not report to campus.
These campuses include Indiana University, Butler University, Marian University, Ball State University, Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis.
At Purdue University, in-person classes will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Jewish Community Center
The Indianapolis Jewish Community Center, or JCC, will be closed Monday, Jan. 26 due to weather and hazardous driving conditions, according to an email.
YMCA branches
All Indianapolis YMCA branches will remain closed on Monday, Jan. 26 due to inclement weather.
The Eiteljorg Museum
The Eiteljorg Museum will be closed Monday, Jan. 26 for a staff reset day to prepare for upcoming exhibits and will reopen Tuesday. The museum was closed Sunday due to severe weather conditions.
Koteewi Run
Koteewi Run in Noblesville, the singular groomed snow-tubing hill in Central Indiana, will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, Hamilton County officials said.
Local restaurants
Several Indianapolis restaurants posted online they would be closed Monday due to weather. Check an individual restaurant’s website and social media for the most up-to-date hours.
This story may be updated.
Contact IndyStar reporter Alysa Guffey at amguffey@usatodayco.com.