As daylight changes to dusk then darkness, temperatures are falling in the area. A solid wind from the north is continuing to blow and create very slick and hazardous roads. Conditions in the Lafayette State Police District which includes White, Carroll, Clinton, Montgomery, Fountain, Warren, Benton and Tippecanoe Counties are as follows.
Currently, Troopers are working several crashes in White County between the 193 mm and the 200 mm. Roads are described as having a layer of Black Ice. Troopers are also working several slide-off incidents in Clinton County near the Boone County line in the area between the 158 mm and the 148 mm. A solid sheet of ice is reported by units at the scene.
I-74 also has several incidents of vehicles that have slid off and some crashes in the area. It is reported to be very slick with a sheet of ice covering the roadway. ISP is working with INDOT to get more salt spread in the area. The worst areas are between the 44 mm and the 30 mm.
As the night goes, it is expected that conditions may deteriorate due to blowing and drifting snow with temperatures falling well below freezing. We again ask that travel be limited tonight to only that which is NECESSARY. It may take some time to respond to new incidents as troopers work from one incident to the next. Don’t venture out unless you are prepared for severe winter weather.
This should be the last report unless something major occurs through the night.
Thanks for keeping the message going….
