INDIANAPOLIS — How do you spend a snow day? Sunday was a big snow day across Central Indiana, with some areas seeing double-digit snow totals.

Hoosiers focused on many things Sunday: from plowing to shoveling to sledding.

“I’ve been up since midnight plowing,” said Larry Gahs.

Gahs is a private plow driver, and he spent Sunday morning plowing from Kokomo to Indianapolis.

“I’ve had the plow probably about four years now, and this is probably the busiest I’ve been with it,” Gahs continued.

While plow trucks have been out treating the roads, drivers like Gahs have worked to clear parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks.

“The difficult part is the people that have no business being out,” Gahs said. “Let us come out and plow. The ones that have trucks and able to get around is the ones that should be out on the road.”

Through the day, different counties have changed their travel status, from advisories to watches to warnings.

It takes a lot of work to clear this much snow, so even though crews have been working nonstop since Saturday night, the roads have been problematic for many Hoosier drivers, creating stuck cars and slide-offs.

“We’ve counted eleven of them from Kokomo to Indianapolis,” Gahs shared of slide-offs.

The snowy roads are the perfect excuse for some to stay home and stay cozy.

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For Ryan Evans, a Carmel resident, it’s been a day of snow shoveling.

“I’ve been out here for about 20, 25 minutes,” Evans said while shoveling another line down his driveway. “It’s a job. It’s definitely a job.”

Evans said he was treating the snow shoveling as his workout for the day. He didn’t have many other plans for the snow day.

“Doing this,” Evans said of the shoveling, “Staying warm, probably make a fire and watch some football later.”

For a few people, the snow day took them to West Park in Carmel.

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“Today is the first time I ever went sledding this season!” said a very excited 12-year-old Hadley Skinner.

Hadley and her friend went sledding, with their two golden retrievers chasing them down the snowy hill.

“Sometimes it can get in your eyes, but it’s still really fun,” Hadley exclaimed in between rides. “I would gear up if I were you, because it’s cold, but it’s really fun!”

WRTV compiled a list of sledding hills across Central Indiana.

With all this snow, does Hadley think there will be school on Monday?

“Oh, I hope there’s not!” Hadley giggled.

You can see WRTV’s latest list of closings and delays here.

With 6-10 inches of snow and frigid temperatures rolling through central Indiana this weekend, several major institutions have announced they will be closed Jan. 25.

Here’s a running list of major local closures that will be updated:

Indianapolis Public Library

All Indianapolis Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, Jan. 25, because of inclement weather, the library system announced.

The Children’s Museum

The Children’s Museum will be closed on Sunday Jan. 25.

The Indiana State Museum

The Indiana State Museum will be closed on Sunday Jan. 25.

Eiteljorg Museum

The Eiteljorg Museum will be closed on Sunday Jan. 25. The museum will also be closed on Monday Jan. 26 for a previously scheduled staff refresh day, the museum announced.

Newfields

Newfields will be closed on Jan. 25. Those who already had tickets to visit the museum are advised to check their email for more information.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Little India Restaurant in Broad Ripple is celebrating its participation in Devour Indy with popular dishes such as butter chicken and palak paneer, along with vegan and gluten-free options.

Founded and led by Chef Nidhi Chaudhri, The Little India Restaurant has become a go-to destination for diners seeking authentic Indian cuisine. The restaurant is known for its made-from-scratch dishes that blend traditional recipes with a modern touch, highlighting the richness of Indian culture.

For Devour Indy, the restaurant is offering a special menu featuring its signature butter chicken and palak paneer, served with rice and a choice of garlic or plain naan. Guests may also choose appetizers such as vegetable samosas or aloo tikki, with house-made desserts included.

“These are traditional recipes that I have worked on and tweaked the way I wanted to serve them to people,” Chaudhri said.

The restaurant is now accepting Valentine’s Day reservations. Chaudhri said the menu includes a variety of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options to accommodate all guests.

“Bring in your loved ones and come enjoy our Indian cuisine,” she said.

The Little India Restaurant will also participate in the Corks and Forks event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which raises funds for Second Helpings, an organization dedicated to ending hunger in Indiana. The event reflects the restaurant’s commitment to giving back to the community.

“When we are showcasing our food, it’s a little part of India that we’re showing,” Chaudhri said.

The Little India Restaurant invites the public to experience its Devour Indy menu and looks forward to welcoming guests for Valentine’s Day and the upcoming Corks and Forks event in support of the fight against hunger.

For more information, visit thelittleindiarestaurant.com.