Winter Storm Hits Area
A winter storm is bringing significant snow accumulation to most of the Q101 area with parts of the area receiving ice as well. Indiana State Police area reporting all state and county roads snow or ice covered, depending on the exact area.
Sergeant Don Wiesehan of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department gave The New Q101 a first-hand report from his squad car. "State Highway’s been out pretty much all night trying to keep the state roads cleaned off," Wiesehan reported, "And they’re not in very good shape at this time, but they’re trying to get ahead of it. Snow drifts are starting to accumulate with some of this wind. I’d recommend that if people are going to try to venture out, to take it slow and nice and easy because the roads aren’t in very good shape."
Wabash County Sheriff Leroy Striker told The New Q101 that road conditions in his county could be a bit deceptive. "All roads appear to be passable," Striker said, "There are dry spots, scattered dry spots which give the motorists the assumption that the roadways may be clear, but they need to drive with caution."
Police are requesting citizens not to call them for road reports because doing so can tie up phone lines that might be needed for emergencies. Instead, follow this link to get the latest Indiana State Police road report.
The storm is also affecting air travel. Airlines have canceled some flights out of both the Fort Wayne and South Bend airports. Airport officials are advising travelers to check flight status with their airlines before heading to the airport.
The Winter Storm Warning issued yesterday by the National Weather Service continues in effect until seven o’clock tonight. Forecasters say heavy snow will continue into this afternoon with total accumulations of eight to 13 inches in many parts of the Q101 area. The southeastern portions of our listening area are forecast to get some freezing rain with the snow this morning. Up to a tenth of an inch of ice could accumulate before the precipitation turns back to snow. Stay tuned to The New Q101 for the latest on this winter storm.
Sergeant Don Wiesehan of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department gave The New Q101 a first-hand report from his squad car. "State Highway’s been out pretty much all night trying to keep the state roads cleaned off," Wiesehan reported, "And they’re not in very good shape at this time, but they’re trying to get ahead of it. Snow drifts are starting to accumulate with some of this wind. I’d recommend that if people are going to try to venture out, to take it slow and nice and easy because the roads aren’t in very good shape."
Wabash County Sheriff Leroy Striker told The New Q101 that road conditions in his county could be a bit deceptive. "All roads appear to be passable," Striker said, "There are dry spots, scattered dry spots which give the motorists the assumption that the roadways may be clear, but they need to drive with caution."
Police are requesting citizens not to call them for road reports because doing so can tie up phone lines that might be needed for emergencies. Instead, follow this link to get the latest Indiana State Police road report.
The storm is also affecting air travel. Airlines have canceled some flights out of both the Fort Wayne and South Bend airports. Airport officials are advising travelers to check flight status with their airlines before heading to the airport.
The Winter Storm Warning issued yesterday by the National Weather Service continues in effect until seven o’clock tonight. Forecasters say heavy snow will continue into this afternoon with total accumulations of eight to 13 inches in many parts of the Q101 area. The southeastern portions of our listening area are forecast to get some freezing rain with the snow this morning. Up to a tenth of an inch of ice could accumulate before the precipitation turns back to snow. Stay tuned to The New Q101 for the latest on this winter storm.
Posted by Mike Nelson at 6:52 AM.
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