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Thousands of people were without electricity on Monday morning because of snowy, slippery roads and high winds making travel dangerous.
About 2 inches of snow fell during the night in some areas, and snowfall could continue all morning. The strong winds were to continue to blow and drift the snow.
Traffic was slow on some highways, particularly in the Interstate 65 interchange area with Interstate 80/94 in Lake County.
Several agencies have reported a number of trees felled because of heavy snow and high winds.
According to the company's online breakdown map, more than 19,000 NIPSCO customers were without electricity after 6:40 am. The breakdowns were widespread and affected customers in the northern counties of Lake, Porter and LaPorte and as far south as Cedar Lake, Lowell, Hebron and LaPorte.
A number of schools planned to open late because of bad weather. Find a complete list here.
The Northwest District of the Indiana Department of Transportation said the roads were slippery than on snow or ice, but conditions could get icy if temperatures continue to drop.
"In the LaPorte area, the situation is intensifying as snowfalls intensify," said INDOT. "There are reports of felled trees, slips and accidents."
According to the National Weather Service, there should be up to 3 inches of snow in LaPorte County.
The Porter County Road Department announced that there was about 2 inches of snow falling overnight and that several trees had been felled by heavy snow and high winds. The department's employees worked to clear the felled trees and all the trucks were salting and plowing.
Officials urged drivers to pay attention, slow down and allow more time to move on Monday.
A winter weather advisory for Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties was in effect until noon. The weather service has announced that the snow should begin to dissipate at 9 o'clock.
A lakeside flood warning for the three counties also remained in effect until noon.
Abnormally high lake levels and wind gusts of more than 50 mph caused waves of 14 to 18 feet along the shores of the lake. The waves were to submerge the jetties and jetties and flood some areas. Residents or lakeside should take precautions, said the meteorological service.
Forecasters also warned that shoveling heavy, wet snow could be heartbreaking. Only move small amounts of snow each time you move shovels, take frequent breaks and stay hydrated.
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