Students were seen Monday walking from one building to another, coats and scarfs wrapped around them as they avoided standing out on the cold for too long.
East Central Indiana felt the coldest air since January, with temperatures in the teens and lower 20s. The National Weather Service said northwest winds 10 to 15 mph and gusting up to 25 mph produced wind chill values below zero at times.
The NWS said it is expected today to be mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers, with highs in the lower 20s and wind chill reading from 1 below to 9 above zero. Temperatures are expected to decrease in the next few days.
The Indiana State Police said those commuting should be aware of changing driving conditions throughout the season. As people travel for the holidays, police advise to check the forecast before going out to know what clothing to wear, to keep the gas tank as full as possible and to carry a winter driving kit in the car.
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TIPS FROM INDIANA STATE POLICE DRIVE ACCORDING TO ROAD CONDITIONS:
• Allow extra time to get to your destination.
• Clear all windows of ice and snow and remove snow from hood, roof and headlights and taillights.
• Beware of bridges, underpasses, shaded areas and intersections where ice is slow to melt.
• Slow down to increase traction; don't use cruise control on slick roads.
• Avoid abrupt stops and starts, slow down gradually and keep wheels turning to avoid loosing traction.
• Use low beam headlights to decrease glare from ice.
SHOULD YOU BECOME STRANDED:
• Don't leave your car, it's the best protection you have.
• Tie a brightly colored cloth to your antenna if you need help.
• Roll down your window for a small amount for fresh air.
• Keep the exhaust pipe free of blockage to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Don't panic, an idling car uses only one gallon of gas per hour.
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