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Full Callout Planned for Major Snow Event Set to Hit Northwest District on Saturday

NORTHWEST INDIANA – A major winter snow event is set to hit the entire Northwest district Saturday, forecasters say, and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) crews have been busy preparing and will have a full callout of plows on the roads.

Early Saturday morning, this system is expected to move into the southwest portion of the district, quickly spreading throughout the other areas. The southern counties (Newton, Jasper, White, Carroll and Cass) should expect to be hit the hardest with forecasters predicting as much as seven inches of accumulation.

Snow amounts expect to be less further north, but those areas (Lake, Porter, LaPorte and St. Joseph counties) could still see as much as four inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

INDOT will have a full callout in place, with drivers treating the roads with brine in many areas in advance of the storm moving in.

Driver tips

Motorists should limit unnecessary travel, but if you must be on the road, please keep the following in mind: 

• Reduce speeds. Remember, "ice and snow, take it slow." Nobody should be driving summer interstate speeds in winter weather. Plan plenty of time to reach your destination safely and be patient. Don't put yourself and others in a dangerous situation by being in a rush.
• Keep a safe distance. Make sure your vehicle is following at a safe distance to stop. Do not tailgate, especially around snow plows, and try not to pass. Give snowplows room to work, and "don't crowd the plow."
• Pay attention. Avoid all distractions and focus only on the task of driving safely. Be aware of your surroundings, drive defensively and be alert for others who are not driving safely.

Know before you go

Before deciding to drive, check road and traffic conditions at http://indot.carsprogram.org, 800-261-ROAD (7623) or our INDOT mobile app. County governments post color-coded travel advisories on the Homeland Security website at http://in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory. For regular updates, follow INDOT Northwest on social media at facebook.com/INDOTNorthwest or @INDOTNorthwest on Twitter.

About Next Level Roads
“In Indiana, the Crossroads of America is more than a motto; it’s our mission.”
– Governor Eric Holcomb

Next Level Roads is Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s initiative to elevate Indiana’s economic competitiveness and quality of life for all Hoosiers through investment in transportation infrastructure. This sustainable, data-driven plan dedicates more than $30 billion over the next 20 years to improving the conditions of existing roads and bridges – both state and local, finishing major projects, and building for the future. Next Level Roads is enhancing Indiana’s position as a leader in freight and logistics and empowering cities, towns and counties to build communities that attract jobs and talent. Learn more about Next Level Roads at in.gov/indot.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation
INDOT empowers businesses to deliver Indiana to the world and bring the world to Indiana by providing a transportation network that is second to none. The agency builds and maintains more than 28,000 lane miles of highway and 5,600 bridges, and provides oversight for 117 public aviation facilities and more than 4,000 miles of active rail lines. Indiana ranked as the #1 state in the U.S. for infrastructure in CNBC’s 2016 “Top States for Business” ranking. Learn more about INDOT at in.gov/indot.

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Media Contact:
Adam Parkhouse
219-325-7526
aparkhouse@indot.in.gov