The current weather forecast provided by local RTV6 in Indianapolis, Indiana calls for 3" to 5" inches of snow. Making this weather system more challenging is the timing - late afternoon.
Normally, the temperatures are around 39 degrees in the region. While we enjoy clear skies in the summer it's a different story in the winter. The clouds are a welcome sight when temperatures starting dropping below freezing. Add in the fierce wind and it drops into the single digits overnight.
The rain started around 4 p.m. Thursday. A half-hour later, we heard the ticking sound of ice hitting the house. Shortly afterwards the road outside turned to black ice.
Warnings sounded on charged phones as we checked in on family and friends. We calmed our pets and eventually the storm eased. Through it all our local stations kept us informed and prepared.
We appreciate their dedication and that of those who extended helping hands to all!
