Northwest Indiana- As this storm enters Indiana, the Indiana State Police Lowell Post is asking the public to use available resources for road/weather conditions.
There are several websites that we would like to promote. https://www.in.gov/indot/travel-conditions/travel-information/ is the website used by INDOT or 1-800-261-7623 for those that prefer a phone number. On that website you can find traffic cameras, plow cameras, and roadway incidents.
For weather forecasts and current conditions, please visit https://www.weather.gov/lot/ . Please do not call the Post for road/weather conditions as we will likely refer callers to the mentioned websites, or the phone number listed. You can also download the INDOT app on your smartphone.
If you decide that you absolutely must travel, please take extra precautions as your decision could have life or death consequences if first responders can’t reach you in time. Pack blankets, water, snacks, jumper cables, full tank of gas, washer solvent, flashlight(s), batteries, etc. The list could go on and on.
If you can delay travel until the storm clears and conditions improve, that would be recommended.