(Updated 8:30am Sunday 1/5/25)

The National Weather Service office in Indianapolis continues to predict a snow depth of more than 6 inches and as much as 9 inches for our area through Monday at 7pm.  A light glaze of ice is also possible.  In addition, forecasters expect high winds to be a problem as well.

The City of Fishers plans to deploy 50 snow removal trucks, clearing the roadways with crews on 12-hour shifts.  There is a priority list on which streets and roads are cleared first.  The map is available at this link.

Here is more from the city on how the priority system works:

All roads in the City of Fishers are prioritized into groups for snow removal operations. Priority roads 1-2 will always be maintained with the maximum service level. Priority 3-4 roads will be maintained as the winter storm conditions allow.

• Priority 1: Primary Roads (Blue) facilitate traffic coming into and through Fishers and must remain open to connect public safety facilities throughout the city. This includes roads with hospitals, fire stations, and police stations.
• Priority 2: Secondary Roads (Green) are feeder roads distributing traffic toward subdivision main roads. These higher-traffic roads may have schools, parks, and businesses, or act as the primary road within a subdivision.
• Priority 3: Subdivision Main Roads (Red) are longer roads that make up a residential neighborhood.
• Priority 4: Subdivision Roads (Purple) are shorter roads and cul-de-sacs within a residential neighborhood.
• Other Roads (Not Highlighted): Any road not highlighted is not incorporated within city limits or is identified as a private road. These roads are not serviced by the City of Fishers.

Here is how the city recommends residents prepare for a big snow event:

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• Remove parked vehicles, basketball goals, and trash bins from neighborhood streets to ensure plow drivers have plenty of space to operate
• Use caution and provide plenty of space around snow plows on roadways
• Stay up to date with the City of Fishers online:
• Website: www.fishers.in.us/Weather
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/fishers.indiana
• X/Twitter: twitter.com/FishersIN
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/fishersin/
• Per City Ordinance, when the temperature is 40 degrees or lower, shelter for animals must include sufficient, dry bedding material or other means of protection from the weather that will allow the animal to retain body heat when the weather is colder than what an animal of that breed and condition can comfortably tolerate.

Below is the full text o the Winter Storm Warning  from the Weather Service, issued at 4:11am Sunday:

WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 6 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around
  a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central
  Indiana.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
  down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel
  could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.