Snow update: More on its way while cold temps set in

Emergency officials are warning that we could still see 4 to 7 inches of snow in our area today, along with a 10th of an inch of ice is possible. That comes on top of all the water already on the ground beginning to freeze as temperatures fall, further complicating travel and cleanup efforts.

According to the Bartholomew County Emergency Management agency, the heaviest snow hitting the area should be falling until 6 p.m. this evening before tapering off. Snow should end between 2 and 5 a.m. Friday morning.

You can also expect to see 35 to 45 mph winds until 7 this evening, which will cause blowing and drifting snow.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for our area until 1 Friday morning. The winter storm warning extends south to Seymour. South of that an Ice Storm Warning is in place until 7 p.m. Friday morning.

Bartholomew, Jackson and Brown counties have red travel warnings in place this morning. Under a red travel warning, you should refrain from all travel, comply with emergency measures, cooperate with officials executing emergency operations plans and obey directions from officers.

Jennings, Johnson, Decatur and Shelby counties are under an orange travel watch, which means that conditions are threatening and you should only travel if it is essential such as to work or for emergencies.

Officials say roads, streets and highways are in especially bad shape today because the heavy rain overnight meant they could not be pre-treated.

Photo: Two semis crashed this morning on I-74 in Shelby County. Photo courtesy of Indiana State Police.