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Officials report slick roads across Indiana after overnight snowfall

The morning commute around the state had a rough start, with state police reporting slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses. Here's what's happening today.

What are the road conditions in Indiana?

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis reported on X (formerly Twitter) Friday morning that the roads were slick and dangerous winds were expected in the evening.

Indiana travel advisory map

As of noon Friday, LaPorte was the only Indiana county with a warning, the highest restriction on the travel advisory map managed by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Four Indiana counties — Porter, Starke, Clay and Jefferson — were in the watch category, which means only essential travel is recommended.

Check your county's status here .

Is it safe to drive today?

This morning, Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine posted that the list of crashes state troopers were responding to was "growing fast." He suggested drivers give themselves extra time if they need to be on the roads this morning.

NWS reminded drivers to remove snow from the roof of their cars before getting on the road.

Check if roads have been plowed and find safe driving tips here .

Most travel advisories lifted in Indiana

(WNDU) - Most of Indiana’s counties are no longer under a travel advisory after a winter storm last week led to hazardous road conditions across the state.

As of Thursday, Dec. 29, at 5:35 p.m., only nine counties in Indiana remain under an advisory — none of which are in the northern part of the state.

In Indiana, county travel status information is provided by each county’s emergency management agency. As counties initiate official travel advisories and notify the state, they will be automatically updated at the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s website .

Counties that are YELLOW are under an ADVISORY , which is the lowest level of local travel advisory. It means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and you should use caution or avoid those areas.

Counties that are ORANGE are under a WATCH , meaning that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. Only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended. This is also when emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

Counties that are RED are under a WARNING , which is the highest level of local travel advisory. It means that travel may be restricted to emergency management workers only. Under this advisory, you are urged to:

• Refrain from all travel
• Comply with necessary emergency measures
• Cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans
• Obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers.

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Weather alert from news 8 at 10 p.m..

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Winter weather advisories were issued for central and northern Indiana on Monday, and some parts of the state already were experiencing freezing rain.

Storm Track 8 Chief Meteorologist Ashley Brown says freezing rain will develop from west to east across Indiana. Light freezing rain will be possible through Tuesday morning. Ice accumulation remains possible with from 0.1 of an inch to 0.2 of an inch possible for Indianapolis. Higher ice accumulations are possible north of I-70. The primary impact will be slick roads and difficult driving conditions.

In northern Indiana, the Indiana Toll Road has banned long-doubles and high-profile oversize permit loads on much of the highway also known as I-80/I-90 through noon Tuesday.

Here are weather updates:

Here is the travel status of Indiana counties, from the state Department of Homeland Security’s website .

Owen, Parke, and Huntington counties have been upgraded to a watch from an advisory.

Here is the travel status of Indiana counties, from the state Department of Homeland Security’s website . White County has upgraded to a watch from an advisory.

Here is the travel status of Indiana counties, from the state Department of Homeland Security’s website . Hancock County, located east of Indianapolis, and Allen County, which includes Fort Wayne, are two of the latest additions to the map.

The National Weather Service office for northern Indiana, located at Syracuse, says, “We’re getting reports of slick, icy roads and sidewalks across northern Indiana and far southwest Michigan! If you have any ice accumulations, let us know! We’d love to see photos, if you can take one safely!”

The National Weather Service office for northern Indiana, located in Syracuse, says at 7 p.m. it had “a glaze of ice (not enough to measure yet) at IWX! Sidewalks and our parking lot appear very shiny due to the coating of ice and are very slick! We anticipate that road conditions will deteriorate in the next few hours as freezing rain accumulates.”

West Lafayette Police Department says on social media, “There are reports of crashes all over Greater Lafayette due to icy road conditions. The roads in the city of West Lafayette are also starting to ice over. For your safety, please limit any nonessential travel.”

Storm Track 8 reports freezing rain still confined to areas north and west of Indianapolis. Road temps also were at or below freezing along and north of interstate 70. More slick spots are likely developing in that area of ongoing freezing rain.

Storm Track 8 says the first report of ice just came in recently from rural areas of northwestern Tippecanoe County. A glaze of ice started near 4:30 p.m. Monday in that area and has caused some difficulties. Freezing rain continues in Lafayette, too. Freezing rain coverage will expand over the next three to four hours.

The National Weather Service at Indianapolis says, “Freezing rain is expected with icy conditions expected by morning. Air temperatures may be slightly above freezing, but ice may still form on sidewalks and roads due to a very cold and frozen ground. If traveling, drive slow and safe! #INwx “

Hamilton County issued a travel advisory, the Emergency Management Agency reports.

Indiana University says the Kokomo, Northwest and South Bend campuses will be on limited operations beginning at 5 p.m. Monday due to severe winter weather. Essential personnel report are to report as scheduled.

The National Weather Service office for northern Indiana, located in Syracuse, says it’s lowered its forecasted ice amounts. “We are no longer expecting over 0.25” of ice !”

Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine says, “Troopers will start removing abandoned vehicles in the Indianapolis area ahead of the incoming ice. If you must abandoned your vehicle but plan to remove it immediately please contact ISP

“These vehicles create hazards for other drivers and obstacles for @INDOT plows”

Storm Track 8 Meteorologist Ryan Morse says, “I’ve gotten some questions about freezing rain. When thinking of freezing rain, think about a glazed donut. Freezing rain brings rain that glazes surfaces. Sleet is another form of mixed precipitation. A sprinkled donut is a good descriptor with specs of ice falling.”

Indy Department of Public Works says, “Even a little ice can make a big impact. Make sure you know the road conditions before heading out and be #WeatherReady for whatever Mother Nature throws at you. Slow down, give space and get home safe!”

Indiana Department of Transportation says it will be at “a full call,” with nearly 1,000 trucks treating state highways, interstates and U.S. routes by Monday evening.

Freezing rain is the worst! With the upcoming threat for freezing rain, use these safety tips to arrive alive. #inwx #ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/annlY5jMdK — NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) January 22, 2024

In northern Indiana, the Indiana Toll Road between LaPorte and the Indiana-Ohio state line will begin banning long-doubles, such as semis with two trailers; high-profile long-doubles; and high-profile oversize permit loads from 4 p.m. Eastern (3 p.m. Central) Monday to noon Eastern (11 a.m. Central) Tuesday.

A Winter Weather Ban has been issued from LaPorte up to & including the OH state line (EXIT 153), effective 1/22 @ 4pm ET (3pm CT) until 1/23 @ 12pm ET (11am CT). The ban only impacts: Triple tractor-trailers, long-doubles (high-profile only), high-profile oversize permit loads pic.twitter.com/m1JtKla8w1 — Indiana Toll Road (@IndianaTollRoad) January 22, 2024

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India Travel Advisory

Travel advisory june 23, 2023, india - level 2: exercise increased caution.

Reissued with updates to health information.

Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism.

Do not travel to:

• The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (except the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh) due to terrorism and civil unrest .
• Within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border due to the potential for armed conflict .

Country Summary : Indian authorities report rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crime, such as sexual assault, has occurred at tourist sites and in other locations.

Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and government facilities.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in rural areas from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to these areas.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to India.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined India has a moderate level of COVID-19.  Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

If you decide to travel to India:

• Do not travel alone, particularly if you are a woman. Visit our website for Women Travelers .
• Review your personal security plans and remain alert to your surroundings.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter .
• Review the  Country Security Report for India.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .

Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest are possible in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Avoid all travel to this state (with the exception of visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh). Sporadic violence occurs particularly along the Line of Control (LOC) separating India and Pakistan, and in tourist destinations in the Kashmir Valley: Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. The Indian government prohibits foreign tourists from visiting certain areas along the LOC.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas .

India-Pakistan Border – Level 4: Do Not Travel

India and Pakistan maintain a strong military presence on both sides of the border. The only official India-Pakistan border crossing point for persons who are not citizens of India or Pakistan is in the state of Punjab between Attari, India, and Wagah, Pakistan. The border crossing is usually open but confirm the current status of the border crossing prior to commencing travel. A Pakistani visa is required to enter Pakistan. Only U.S. citizens residing in India may apply for a Pakistani visa in India. Otherwise apply for a Pakistani visa in your country of residence before traveling to India.

Northeastern States – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Incidents of violence by ethnic insurgent groups, including bombings of buses, trains, rail lines, and markets, occur occasionally in the northeast.

U.S. government employees at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India are prohibited from traveling to the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur without special authorization from the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata.

Central and East India – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Maoist extremist groups, or “Naxalites,” are active in a large swath of India from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal, particularly in rural parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and on the borders of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha. The Naxalites have conducted frequent terrorist attacks on local police, paramilitary forces, and government officials.

Due to the fluid nature of the threat, all U.S. government travelers to states with Naxalite activity must receive special authorization from the U.S. consulate responsible for the area to be visited. U.S. officials traveling only to the capital cities in these states do not need prior authorization.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas . 

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Amazon cloud computing unit plans to invest $11 billion to build data center in northern Indiana

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April 25, 2024, 9:25 AM

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NEW CARLISLE, Ind. (AP) — Amazon ’s cloud computing unit Amazon Web Services plans to invest $11 billion to build a data center in northern Indiana that will create at least 1,000 new jobs, state and company officials announced Thursday.

Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb called the project planned near the town of New Carlisle, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) west of South Bend, “the largest capital investment announcement in Indiana’s history.”

“This significant investment solidifies Indiana’s leadership position in the economy of the future, and will undoubtedly have a positive ripple effect on the town of New Carlisle, the north central region and the state of Indiana for years to come,” Holcomb said in a news release.

The announcement from Holcomb’s office and AWS did not include a timeline for the data center campus in northern Indiana’s St. Joseph County, which abuts the Michigan state line.

But Carl Baxmeyer, president of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, said in the news release that it would be built “over the next decade” at the Indiana Enterprise Center, located just east of New Carlisle, and “will be a major employment center for all of northern Indiana.”

The AWS data center would contain computer servers, data storage drives, networking equipment, “and other forms of technology infrastructure used to power cloud computing capabilities, and generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies,” according to the news release.

Roger Wehner, AWS director of economic development, said the Indiana data center “will create numerous well-paying job opportunities and tap into the state’s burgeoning tech sector, while contributing significantly to the state’s growing economy.”

Based on the company ‘s planned investment, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. has committed to providing data center sales tax exemptions “for eligible capital investments over a 50-year term,” the release states.

The IEDC has also committed to a variety of performance-based tax credits to support the AWS data center plans, including up to $18.3 million in headcount-based tax credits, up to $55 million in Hoosier Business Investment tax credits, and up to $20 million in redevelopment tax credits, the release states.

AWS will provide up to $7 million to support road infrastructure improvements along State Road 2, surrounding the company’s planned data center, according to the release.

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