A dangerous winter storm is battering central Indiana on Sunday, prompting travel advisories across the region as heavy snow creates hazardous conditions. Follow along for the latest updates on road conditions, closures, and safety information throughout the day.
Current conditions:
- Winter Storm Warning continues until 7 a.m. Monday
- Marion County under Travel Watch on Tuesday
- Snow accumulation: 8-12 inches expected, with 12-14+ inches south of Indianapolis
- Extreme cold warning follows this week
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
8 p.m. — Contractors complete their passes clearing snow, Indy DPW reports
Indy DPW is inspecting the work of contractors hired to help remove snow from streets in Indianapolis, who have reportedly completed their passes.
DPW said in a post on social media that contractors complete one pass down the center of the streets to make them drivable and do not do curb-to-curb snow removal.
If you believe your street was missed, please call the Mayor's Action Center at (317)-327-4622.
5:30 p.m. — Serious crashes on I-65, I-69 divert traffic
The weather continues to cause issues for drivers.
Near Franklin, Emergency vehicles were on the scene of a crash in the northbound lane of I-65, between S 800 E and IN 44. INDOT is reporting all lanes are closed in the northbound direction of travel.
In Fishers, police say all southbound traffic on I-69 is being diverted at 106th Street due to a serious crash at exit 204. Police are encouraging drivers to avoid the area. The Indiana State Police is investigating.
TRAFFIC ALERT:
— Fishers_Police (@Fishers_Police) January 27, 2026
SB I69 at exit 204 is at standstill due to a serious crash. All SB traffic is being diverted at 106th Street. Please avoid the area.
ISP is investigating. pic.twitter.com/F6YHiwj6eI
1:30 p.m. — City contractors working to finish final residential plowing routes
City contractors have until early Tuesday afternoon to complete their remaining residential plowing routes. Eight of the county's nine townships have been finished with one route left to complete. Under the city's snow policy, residential streets receive a single centerline pass by contractors.
11 a.m. — I-70 closed due to crashes and icy road conditions
I-70 westbound is CLOSED at I-465 on the east side after multiple crashes on icy roads. All traffic is being diverted to 465
8 a.m. — Roads improving but still hazardous after weekend storm
Roads are improving but still very hazardous following the historic winter storm.
Since Saturday afternoon, Indiana State Police have responded to numerous incidents in their district, according to ISP Sgt. Perrine:
- 264 crashes (33 with injuries)
- 158 slide-offs
- 529 motorist assists for vehicles stuck in snow or broken down
Officials continue urging drivers to avoid non-essential travel and use extreme caution on slippery roads.
7 a.m. — Indianapolis is under a travel watch advisory
Officials recommend only essential travel at this time, including trips to or from work or emergency situations. If you don't need to be on the roads, please delay your travel until conditions improve. Many other counties have also changed from a warning to a watch. Click here to see the state map.
Monday, January 26, 2026
5:30 p.m. — E-learning day scheduled at Indianapolis Public Schools on Tuesday
IPS announced that Tuesday will be a synchronous e-learning day for schools due to the ongoing winter weather.
3:30 p.m. — Indy DPW cancels trash and recycling pickup on Tuesday due to inclement weather
Trash and recycling pickup will not happen for Indianapolis residents on Tuesday, Indy DPW announced on social media.
"Pickup will resume on Wednesday, Jan, 28 and will follow regular pickup days for the rest of this week. We will no longer be on a slide schedule this week," wrote Indy DPW on Facebook.
Monday and Tuesday routes will get double pickups on February 2 and 3.
12 p.m. — Travel warning to remain until midnight, mayor says
Indianapolis' travel warning will remain in place until midnight tonight, Mayor Joe Hogsett announced during a briefing on the city's response to the winter storm
11:20 a.m. — State troopers respond to 129 crashes, nearly 400 motorist assists in 36 hours
Indiana State Police troopers in the Indianapolis District have responded to 129 crashes — including 14 with injuries — over the past 36 hours, according to ISP Sgt. Perrine.
Troopers also handled 121 slide-offs where vehicles went off the road and provided 398 motorist assists for stuck or broken-down vehicles.
Troopers in the Indianapolis District have stayed very busy the past 36 hours:
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) January 26, 2026
🔹 129 crashes
- 14 with injuries
🔹 121 slide offs (vehicle off the road)
🔹 398 motorist assists (vehicles stuck or broken down) pic.twitter.com/QjNPrioXZY
11:10 a.m. — IMPD district headquarters closed to public, officers still responding to emergencies
All Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department district headquarters are closed to the public today, though officers remain on duty responding to true emergencies and priority calls. Many reports can be taken over the phone by calling the non-emergency line at 317-327-3811 or 311.
10:50 a.m. — Marion County Public Health Department offices closed Monday
Marion County Public Health Department offices will remain closed Monday due to weather conditions.
8:15 a.m. — BMV branches closed statewide
All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles branches and offices are closed Monday due to hazardous weather conditions. The BMV will contact customers with scheduled skills exams and appointments to reschedule. The Contact Center remains open at 888-692-6841, and online services are still available at mybmv.bmv.in.gov.
7:45 a.m. — Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum closed due to weather
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is closed today due to weather conditions.
7 a.m. — Police departments team up to help motorist stuck in snow
Westfield and Carmel police departments are working together to help a motorist stuck in deep snow on U.S. 31, according to Indiana State Police Sgt. Perrine.
6:45 a.m. — North Split ramp closed due to stuck vehicles
The I-70 westbound to the I-65 northbound ramp at Indianapolis' North Split is closed due to several stuck vehicles, according to an Indiana Department of Transportation alert.
6:00 a.m. — Children's Museum closed Monday
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is closed Monday, January 26 due to winter weather conditions.
5:30 a.m. — Travel warnings blanket more than half of Indiana
More than half of Indiana is under travel warnings Monday morning. Central and southern Indiana counties remain under the highest level of travel restriction, while northern parts of the state are under travel watch advisories. The updated travel advisory map shows the storm's significant impact across Indiana.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
10 p.m. — Nearly 500 schools closed Monday
Nearly 500 schools across central Indiana have announced closures or switched to e-learning for Monday due to the winter storm. Click here for the full list.
9:30 p.m. — State offices closed Monday
Indiana State executive branch offices will be closed Monday to ensure emergency and essential personnel can operate throughout the state. The closure does not apply to 24/7 operations, INDOT work crews, or employees designated as essential by their appointing authority.
9 p.m. — Historic snowfall: Indy sets 2-day record since 2014
Indianapolis officially recorded its greatest 2-day snowfall total since January 2014.
8:30 p.m. — IU Indianapolis cancels shuttle service Monday
IU Indianapolis announces there will be no JagLine service Monday. Students are asked to park in garages to allow crews to clear surface parking lots.
8:15 p.m. — Marion County health offices delayed opening
The Marion County Public Health Department offices will open at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26.
7:30 p.m. — Purdue campuses adjust Monday operations
Purdue's West Lafayette campus will delay operations until 10:30 a.m. Monday, while the Indianapolis campus will operate virtually with limited operations.
SCHEDULE UPDATE FOR MONDAY, JAN. 26:
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 25, 2026
The Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks game will now tip off at 1:30 p.m. ET due to inclement weather.
The Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets game will now tip off at 3 p.m. ET due to inclement weather.
7:05 p.m. — City of Tipton closed Monday
The City of Tipton will be closed Monday, Jan. 26. Trash pickup will resume Tuesday and Wednesday.
7 p.m. — IU Bloomington moves to limited operations
IU Bloomington will operate with limited operations Monday, with classes and work conducted virtually due to winter weather.
5:30 p.m. — VA clinics closed Monday
Four community-based U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs clinics in Indiana (Bloomington, Terre Haute, Wakeman and Shelbyville) will be closed Monday.
5:15 p.m. — Marion County offices closed Monday
The Marion County Clerk's Office and Election Board will be closed Monday. In-person bond payments suspended, but online payments still available.
5:15 p.m. — Boys and Girls Club locations closed
All Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis locations will be closed Monday due to inclement weather.
5:10 p.m. — Indianapolis Public Library closed Monday
All Indianapolis Public Library branches will be closed Monday due to inclement weather.
5:05 p.m. — Ball State classes online Monday
Ball State University announces all Monday classes will be held online.
4:30 p.m. — Kroger adjusts store hours
Kroger announces Bloomington stores will close at 8 p.m., while other central Indiana stores remain on normal schedules.
4:17 p.m. — Pacers game time moved
The NBA moved Monday's Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks game from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. due to inclement weather.
SCHEDULE UPDATE FOR MONDAY, JAN. 26:
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 25, 2026
The Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks game will now tip off at 1:30 p.m. ET due to inclement weather.
The Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets game will now tip off at 3 p.m. ET due to inclement weather.
4:50 p.m. — ISP reports 96 crashes in past 24 hours
Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine reports troopers in the Indianapolis District have responded to 96 crashes, 67 slide-offs and 249 motorist assists in the past 24 hours.
In the past 24 hours, Troopers in the Indianapolis District have responded to:
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) January 25, 2026
🔹96 crashes
🔹 67 slide offs
🔹 249 motorist assists (vehicles stuck in the snow)
And yes, a large amount of the stuck vehicles were all-wheel or 4-wheel drive pic.twitter.com/n7u7fphDGM
4:30 p.m. — Marion County upgraded to travel warning, local disaster emergency declared
Mayor Joe Hogsett has declared a Local Disaster Emergency and upgraded Marion County to a Travel Warning, the highest level of travel restriction. Travel is now limited to emergency personnel, healthcare workers, and essential utility employees only. "Conditions are expected to remain unsafe," Hogsett said after joining DPW crews plowing roadways Sunday afternoon.
3:05 p.m. — I-70 westbound closed after trooper's car hit twice
I-70 westbound is closed between Ronald Reagan Parkway and Center Street in Plainfield, according to INDOT. An Indiana State Police trooper's patrol car was sideswiped by two separate semi-trucks while assisting a stuck family. ISP Sgt. Perrine says the trooper's positioning likely prevented the trucks from hitting the family. No injuries were reported.
3 p.m. — Speedway Schools closed Monday
Speedway Schools announces all schools will be closed Monday, January 26, declaring a traditional snow day with no remote learning required.
2:00 p.m. — DPW activating contractors for residential streets
Indianapolis DPW announces contractors have been activated. They will begin plowing residential streets as early as 5 p.m. Sunday evening.
‼️Contractors have been activated‼️ They will begin working on residential areas this evening. pic.twitter.com/W6WqYwnDEF
— Indy Department of Public Works (@IndyDPW) January 25, 2026
2 p.m. - Carmel Clay Schools on e-learning Monday
Carmel Clay Schools announced all schools and buildings will be closed tomorrow. Students will participate in eLearning.
1:15 p.m. — Fishers fire chief urges residents to stay home
Fishers Fire Chief Ed Gebhart says officers and road crews are constantly helping stuck motorists instead of focusing on essential duties.
12:30 p.m. — University of Indianapolis cancels Monday classes
UIndy announces campus will operate under remote instruction and remote work schedule for Monday.
12:20 p.m. — Indianapolis Zoo closed Sunday
The zoo remains closed to the public, though essential staff are on-site caring for animals.
12:10 p.m. — National Guard helping stuck snowplow
An INDOT snowplow was stuck on I-69 northbound at mile marker 56. Indiana National Guard crews helped free the vehicle, according to ISP Sgt. Todd Ringle.
12 p.m. — Travel warnings spreading across state
Nearly 20 Indiana counties now under travel warnings, with dozens more under travel watches. Click here to view the map.
11:20 a.m. — Bloomington performance postponed
Tonight's Cirque Kalabanté show at IU Auditorium postponed due to weather. New date to be announced.
11 a.m. — Road conditions deteriorating
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office reports roads are "snow covered" and snowfall combined with winds making it difficult for plows to keep up.
The roadways are snow covered and the snowfall and winds are making it hard for the plows to keep up. Stay safe. Thank you to the Hamilton County Highway Dept, the Indiana Department of Transportation, and local Municipalities for their hard work battling the snow. pic.twitter.com/aB2odoL7XC
— Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (Indiana) (@HCSOIndiana) January 25, 2026
9 a.m. — Event cancellations continue
Indianapolis Home Show closed for Sunday due to weather conditions.
8:50 a.m. — IMPD reports fewer crashes than last storm
Police thank Indianapolis residents for staying home, noting "far fewer vehicle crashes than the last snowstorm."
8:30 a.m. — Marion County upgrades to travel watch
County officials upgrade from travel advisory to travel watch, meaning conditions are threatening to public safety. Only essential travel recommended.
8:30 a.m. — Disney On Ice performances rescheduled
Sunday's 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. shows moved to January 24, 2027. The 10 a.m. performance continues as scheduled.
6:15 a.m. — Overnight crash statistics
ISP Indianapolis District reports:
- 78 crashes (10 with injuries)
- 16 slide-offs
- 27 motorist assists
Check back for updates throughout the day
