A major snowstorm sweeping through Michiana has triggered travel advisories across multiple counties, making roads hazardous and prompting officials to urge residents to stay off the roads if possible.
As snowfall intensifies, visibility is decreasing, roads are becoming slick with ice, and travel conditions are rapidly deteriorating. Several counties in Indiana and Michigan have officially issued travel advisories, warning that routine travel may be restricted due to the hazardous weather.
Counties Affected by the Travel Advisories
Indiana Counties Under Advisory:
✔️ St. Joseph
✔️ Marshall
✔️ La Porte
✔️ Elkhart
✔️ LaGrange
✔️ Fulton
✔️ Kosciusko
Michigan Counties Under Advisory:
✔️ Berrien
✔️ Cass
The advisories warn that driving conditions are deteriorating, and people should avoid travel unless necessary.
Why Are These Travel Advisories in Place?
Heavy snowfall – Snow accumulation is rapidly making roads difficult to navigate.
Icy road conditions – Freezing temperatures are turning untreated roads into ice rinks.
Reduced visibility – Blowing snow is making it nearly impossible to see on the roads.
Potential road closures – Authorities may shut down roads if conditions worsen.
What Officials Are Saying
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has defined these advisories as a low-level travel warning, meaning non-essential travel should be avoided and motorists should be prepared for hazardous road conditions.
Officials warn that if conditions continue to deteriorate, advisories could be upgraded to travel restrictions, limiting travel to emergencies.
How to Stay Safe During the Snowstorm
Avoid unnecessary travel – Stay home if you don’t need to be on the road.
Drive cautiously – Reduce your speed, increase following distance, and use headlights.
Check road conditions – Visit the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s Travel Advisory Map for live updates.
Prepare an emergency kit – If you must travel, pack warm clothes, food, water, and a flashlight.
What’s Next?
The storm is expected to continue through the night, with additional snowfall possible in the coming hours. Authorities will monitor road conditions and issue further warnings if necessary.
For the latest updates on road conditions and travel warnings, stay tuned to local news channels or visit the Indiana Department of Homeland Security website.
Stay safe, Michiana—this winter storm isn’t over yet!