We currently have 825 #INDOT plow trucks deployed statewide. #WCIN= 119 #ECIN=164 #NWIN=136 #NEIN=128 #SWIN=131 #SEIN=147
— INDOT (@INDOT) February 5, 2014
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INDOT: Travel on area roads already “difficult”
The map above comes from a page on the Indiana Department of Transportation website, as of 8:45 p.m. Purple indicates “difficult” travel, the worst rating available.
NWS tweets 8:30 p.m. radar picture
Here's a look at the 8:30pm radar. Heaviest snowfall occurring in circled areas. pic.twitter.com/ncptGXeZXj
— NWS Northern Indiana (@NWSIWX) February 5, 2014
A little weather humor
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Evening flights into Fort Wayne canceled
According to the list below from the website of Fort Wayne International airport, the last flight to arrive came in at 5 p.m. Airlines have canceled all arrivals for the rest of the evening.
All 800 state plows put to work
We've ordered a full call out of more than 800 @INDOT snow plows as heavy snow continues across the state.
— Governor Mike Pence (@GovPenceIN) February 5, 2014
Southwest Allen County Schools closed Feb. 5
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, all schools will be closed. Enjoy the snow!
— SACS SACS (@sacsk12tweets) February 5, 2014
Already 2 inches at Fort Wayne International!
Ft Wayne Airport official total thru 7 pm is up to 2.0″. We’ve had 0.4″ here at the office from 6-7pm.
— NWS Northern Indiana (@NWSIWX) February 5, 2014
Check local travel advisories
As of 7 p.m., several northeastern Indiana counties are already at an “advisory” (yellow) level.
The IN County Travel Status map is updated by local emergency management agencies. Know before you go: http://t.co/1MfOgEUm5m #inwx
— IN Homeland Security (@IDHS) February 4, 2014
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| Travel advisories as of 7 p.m. White: no advisory. Yellow: “Advisory” level. Orange: “Watch” level. Red: “Warning” level. Click here for level descriptions and the latest map. |
NWS tweets about High snowfall rates
Already seeing those snowfall rates over an inch an hour for locations south of Fort Wayne.
— NWS Northern Indiana (@NWSIWX) February 4, 2014