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4 inches on ground, more on the way
Comments 0 | Recommend 0National Weather Service observer Ruth Everhart said 4 inches of snow had fallen at her home as of 7 a.m. Tuesday, and more snow is expected throughout the day and night.
"I just talked with the weather service in Indianapolis and they say it's going to get heavier and keep falling," Everhart said. "They said we'll get another inch or two at least."
Everhart estimated another inch or two had fallen in the area since measuring the snow at 7 a.m.
The area remains under a winter storm warning through 1 p.m. Wednesday.
All Jackson County schools were closed Tuesday because of the weather and road conditions.
Current road conditions within the Seymour District of the Indiana State Police, which includes Bartholomew, Jackson and Jennings Counties, are as follows, according to Sgt. Donald Gregory:
- I-65 both lanes are snow covered with some pavement visible.
- State and U.S. highways are snow covered with very little pavement visible.
- Secondary roads (county roads) are covered with approximately 2 inches of snow.
Troopers are currently assisting with a few slide-offs throughout the district where there may be lane restrictions. The interstate is open, but be prepared for sudden speed reductions or stops.
Citizens may access statewide road information by going to: TrafficWise.IN.gov or by calling the Road and Weather Line at 1-800-261-7623.
Gregory urged motorists to take the following precautions when driving:
- Reduce your speed and allow extra time to reach your destination.
- Be aware of possible sudden stops.
- Increases the distance between your vehicle and the one your following.
- Hang up cell phones, and drive with caution.
- MOVE OVER or SLOW DOWN when approaching emergency vehicles.
"Motorist who use common sense and drive with caution should be able to navigate the snow-covered roads," Gregory said.
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