When it comes to keeping highways clear from snow and ice, the Indiana Department of Transportation says it starts preparing long before the first flakes fall. INDOT Northeast District Public Relations Director Hunter Petroviak says training and planning start early in the fall, and crews constantly monitor weather forecasts once winter arrives.

The city of Indianapolis is rolling out a new snow removal policy that aims to address concerns from residents after their streets went unplowed following a 2024 winter storm.