A travel warning remains in effect across Hamilton County as a winter storm and dangerous cold continue to impact Fishers and surrounding communities. Officials continue to urge residents to stay off the roads except for emergency travel.
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. Monday, with additional snowfall of up to two inches possible. Snowfall totals in Fishers are now nearing nine inches, contributing to hazardous and, in some areas, impassable road conditions. Blowing and drifting snow are expected to continue, making travel difficult and limiting visibility.
The city of Fishers reports that Department of Public Works crews are operating at full capacity and will continue plowing operations overnight and into Monday. Crews are prioritizing primary and secondary thoroughfares, which means progress in neighborhoods and cul-de-sacs will take additional time. Officials warn that neighborhood streets, especially cul-de-sacs, will be particularly difficult to navigate.
Residents are asked to move all parked vehicles off the street. City officials say cars left on roadways will be buried by snow and prevent plows from operating safely, with no way to avoid this during a storm of this magnitude.
If plows have not yet reached a neighborhood, travel is strongly discouraged, especially for low-profile vehicles, which are likely to become stuck. Residents are urged to plan alternative travel arrangements for Monday, as delays are expected and many neighborhood streets may remain impassable without high-clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicles.
In addition to snow, the region remains under multiple cold weather alerts. Wind chills could fall to 20 to 25 degrees below zero, with frostbite possible on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. Officials encourage residents to limit time outdoors, dress in layers, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
City and county officials continue to monitor conditions and urge residents to stay informed through official weather and emergency updates.