Winter storm warning prompts journey security issues throughout Michiana

(WNDU) – A winter storm warning has been issued throughout Michiana from 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday, with meteorologists projecting eight to 10 inches of widespread snowfall and icy highway circumstances in the course of the 36-hour storm.

Indiana State Police Sgt. Ted Bohner stated he worries for drivers touring to and from Michiana after Thanksgiving.

“I think the timing is terrible, to be honest with you, because last I heard we’re looking at midday Saturday through midday Sunday. And that’s going to hit that holiday travel. So I expect it to be pretty bad,” Bohner stated.

Bohner recommends staying off the highway solely except strictly crucial. Drivers who should journey ought to stay underneath the pace restrict and go away loads of room to cease.

For Notre Dame followers planning to observe the Irish play Stanford on Saturday evening, Bohner suggests having a watch get together at house as a substitute of going out to bars.

“Notre Dame plays Saturday night and it’s a late game. So if you’re going out to bars to watch the game, I think that’s not really the best idea in the world. If you’re having a watch party at a home, maybe make it an all nighter,” Bohner stated. “Have the people come in. I mean, they’re not kicking off till 10:30. Have people come in, spend the night, make some breakfast in the morning and then afternoon, then start hitting the road to head home. Because if you’re out driving in this, it’s dangerous. If you’re drinking and driving, that’s absolutely ludicrous. And don’t do it.”

Plymouth Mayor Robert Listenberger introduced that Saturday’s annual Lighted Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree lighting have been canceled because of the forecasted winter storm.

A full checklist of native closings and cancellations is accessible at WNDU.com and shall be up to date all through the weekend.

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