Which Indiana counties have journey advisories right this moment? Check this map

Hoosiers who plan to drive on Black Friday, Nov. 28, ought to first verify if the most recent bout of winter-like climate has impacted highway circumstances earlier than they get behind the wheel.

Earlier, the National Weather Service in Indianapolis warned freezing circumstances may result in snow Friday and Saturday throughout Central Indiana, which may affect commutes after Thanksgiving or throughout Black Friday purchasing into the weekend.

Here’s how drivers can see what Indiana county, or counties have issued a journey advisories, and verify present highway circumstances.

What Indiana counties have journey advisories right this moment? How to verify highway circumstances on Indiana’s highways

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security retains tabs on highway circumstances because of its online travel advisory map for each county within the state.

If your county is shaded inexperienced, routine journey is anticipated to proceed usually. Orange means native journey circumstances are underneath a “watch,” that means highway circumstances are a risk to public security and journey ought to be restricted. A county shaded in crimson means journey may be restricted altogether.

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works additionally shares updates about Marion County road conditions on their X page.

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You can even verify the NWS Indianapolis page on X, previously Twitter, for updates in regards to the climate.

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A journey advisory is the bottom stage of native journey advisory.

“Routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas,” according IN.gov.

A journey watch implies that circumstances are threatening to the general public so solely important journey is really useful. A journey warning implies that until you might be in emergency administration, you might be really useful to be off the roads.

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Safe driving suggestions for snow and ice

Staying protected on Indiana’s roads throughout a winter storm can rely largely on how properly you are ready. The Indiana Department of Transportation affords these tips:

• Knowledge: Before leaving dwelling, discover out in regards to the driving circumstances. Safe drivers know the climate, and their limits. If the climate is dangerous bear in mind, “Ice and Snow, Take it Slow,” or simply don’t go.
• Clear: Remove any snow in your automobile’s home windows, lights, brake lights and alerts. Make positive you possibly can see and be seen.
• Inspect: Check your automobile’s tires, wiper blades, fluids, lights, belts and hoses. A breakdown is dangerous on a great day and harmful on a bad-weather day.
• Time: Leave loads of time to achieve your vacation spot safely. It’s not value placing your self and others in a harmful state of affairs simply to be on time.
• Kit: Keep a fundamental winter survival equipment in your automobile, together with a flashlight, batteries, blanket, snacks, water, gloves, boots, and a first-aid equipment. Load your automobile with winter journey gear, together with tire chains, ice scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, and highway flares.

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Katie Wiseman is a trending information reporter for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Contact her at klwiseman@gannett.com. Follow her on Bluesky @katiewiseman

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