Winter hits Fishers

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(Updated 9:40am Monday)

Students are not scheduled to return for classes until Tuesday, but teachers and other staff member were to report Monday, January 6, preparing for the start of school following winter break.  The winter storm resulted in Hamilton Southeastern Schools calling off Monday activities, even closing the central office on Cumberland Road.

The city of Fishers offered this update at 9:00am Monday:

“DPW crews have been working overnight clearing roadways. With the wind and continued snowfall, roadways are passable but motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds, leave plenty of room between vehicles, and yield to snow plows. Focus today will be on neighborhoods. Vehicles parked on the streets make this process much slower, so please move vehicles into driveways if possible.”

The Fishers Police Department issued this update at 7:00am Monday:

“If you must leave your house, drivers must be cautious as only some of the main roads are clear, and most neighborhoods and side streets haven’t been plowed.
“If you must travel, plan ahead and give yourself plenty of extra time to get safely where you need to be!”
Snow continues to fall in our local Fishers area, but the wind and cold temperatures are challenging the work of road crews trying to clear the streets in Fishers.
There have been a number of closures for public buildings in the area, including Hamilton County offices and the Hamilton East Library.
The Winter Storm Warning remains in place through 7:00pm today.  Below is the latest from the National Weather Service office in Indianapolis:
WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up
  to two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
  down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Plan on
  slippery road conditions. 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.