Monroe County, along with much of Indiana, is under a winter weather advisory from 4-10 p.m. Thursday as snow continues to fall. Advisories are typically issued when freezing rain or snow will cause significant inconvenience.
Under a winter weather advisory, people should prepare for slippery road conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses. Drivers should slow down and be cautious while driving. One can get the latest road conditions by calling 511.
The National Weather Service forecasts Bloomington will see continued snow showers before 5 p.m. Thursday, totaling less than 1 inch of snow. The high will be around 36 degrees. Winds will be around 16 mph with up to 32 mph gusts.
In the evening, less than half an inch of snow will accumulate, and winds will continue. The low will be around 31 degrees.
Friday will see slightly warmer temperatures at around a 43-degree high, with isolated showers continuing until 1 p.m.