INDIANAPOLIS — Marion County officials upgraded to a Travel Warning Sunday afternoon as a dangerous winter storm continues battering central Indiana, marking the highest level of emergency travel restrictions.
Mayor Joe Hogsett issued a Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency for Marion County as snowfall surpassed 10 inches. The Metropolitan Emergency Services Agency elevated the county from a Travel Watch to a Travel Warning.
"This afternoon, I joined Indy DPW crews out plowing our roadways and saw firsthand the heavy snowfall and extremely cold temperatures making it especially challenging to keep our local roadways clear," said Hogsett. "With the potential for blowing snow overnight, conditions are expected to remain unsafe."
The dangerous conditions led to a significant spike in traffic incidents, according to Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine.
In the past 24 hours, troopers responded to:
- 96 crashes
- 67 slide-offs
- 249 motorist assists for vehicles stuck in snow
Many of the stuck vehicles were all-wheel or four-wheel drive.
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
Emergency travel only
Under a Travel Warning, travel is restricted to emergency management, public safety, healthcare workers, and essential personnel only. All other travel should be avoided.
The city will provide an update on travel conditions by midday Monday. This weather event ranks among the snowiest two-day periods in Indianapolis history.
Indianapolis DPW crews continue addressing thoroughfares as consistent snowfall makes clearing roads difficult. Contractors will begin addressing residential roadways Sunday evening.
Call 911 only for emergencies. For non-emergencies, dial 311.
View current travel advisories at www.in.gov/dhs/travel-advisory-map/.
