Winter weather advisory: Road conditions worsen, multiple crashes reported

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Snow is hitting central Indiana, leaving Hoosiers with slick roads and low visibility.

A winter weather advisory is in place for much of Indiana until 1 p.m. today. Snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph are expected. There will be 1-2 inches of snow accumulation and 3 inches in north east portions of central Indiana.

The worst of the snow is expected to stop around 8 a.m., however a spotted flurry may return in the afternoon.

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9:29 a.m.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office reported vehicles sliding off the road on I-865, between I-465 and I-65. Use caution in the area as emergency workers help the drivers.

9:16 a.m.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says that Orange County, Brown County, Franklin County are under a Travel Watch. Road conditions are dangerous and only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergencies, is recommended.

9:04 a.m.

INDOT reports a crash that closed the left lane for northbound traffic on I-465 between West 10th and 21st streets. Use caution in the area.

7:40 a.m.

A car stalled on I-465 near South 9th Avenue. The westbound left lane is closed.

7:30 a.m.

How much snow did you get? Indianapolis reported a total of 1.8 inches of snow.

7:35 a.m.

A vehicle slipped off off the road between Sam Jones Expressway and West Minnesota Street on I-70. Look out for the crash and drive slowly.

7:25 a.m.

Indiana State Police Evansville district reports three vehicles slid off the road on I-64. Two are east of U.S. 41, and one is near mile marker 48, east of Lynnville.

7:00 a.m.

Multiple crashes have been reported for the Indianapolis metro area. The Indiana Department of Transportation says there are three crashes on the west and south sides of I-465.

The first crash happened on the exit ramp from I-465 onto 56th Street. The exit ramp has slow northbound traffic.

On I-465 between South Meridian Street and Bluff Road a semi-truck jackknifed. The two right lanes are closed for westbound traffic.

The northbound left lane is closed after an accident between South Shadeland Avenue and U.S. 52 on I-465, INDOT says.

6:20 a.m.

Road conditions in Hamilton county went “from bad to worse,” the Carmel Fire Department said. Multiple crashes have been reported overnight and into the morning.

One vehicle slipped off of U.S. 31 and crashed into a pond. The driver got out safely before help arrived, CFD says.

Low visibility and slick roads lead to dangerous driving conditions. If you need to head out this morning, make sure to go slow, leave lots of room to break, and be safe.