Few problems reported from overnight snow

Area police reported few problems on the roads overnight and early Friday morning after snow fell across the region.

Joe Ferguson of Gus Bock Ace Hardware in Lansing Stocks Bags of Sidewalk Salt

Joe Ferguson, 17, of Dyer, stocks bags of sidewalk salt Monday at Gus Bock Ace Hardware on Ridge Road in Lansing, Ill.

Salt Blends for Preventing Slips and Falls

Today's blends of salt-based products for eliminating ice on sidewalks and driveways includes additives to prevent harm to pets, concrete and landscapes.

Meltdown: Ice thaw for slippery sidewalks includes salty consideration

Valparaiso University student Abby Accettura said she plans her winter footwear based on how much "white" she sees on the sidewalk outside her window.

Skaters take to the ice at Deep River Waterpark

Ana Dominguez, center, gets skating help from her friends Phillip Arteaga, left, and Olivia Reda at Deep River Waterpark in Merrillville on Thursday afternoon. 

Skaters take to the ice at Deep River Waterpark

First-time "skater" Grace Roberts, 17 months, gets help from her dad, Michael Roberts, of Portage, Thursday afternoon at Deep River Waterpark.  

Skaters take to the ice at Deep River Watepark

Bob Schallenkamp, of Hobart, helps his daughter, Lindsey, get laced up at Deep River Waterpark.  

Skaters take to the ice at Deep River Water Park

MERRILLVILLE | Bob Schallenkamp of Hobart helps his daughter Lindsey get laced up at Deep River Water Park Thursday, January 3, 2013.

Ice Cream Sales

 Luke Brown, son of Valpo Velvet Ice Cream owners Cathy and Mike Brown, walks by containers of ice cream in the store's freezer Monday. Owners Cathy and Mike Brown say ice cream sales have been up with the summer temperatures.

Ice Cream Sales

Valpo Velvet employee Evan Rowland pumps coconut fudge almond ice cream into tubs at the store in Valparaiso on Monday. Owners Cathy and Mike Brown say ice cream sales have been up with the summer temperatures.

Ice Cream Sales

Luke Brown, son of Valpo Velvet Ice Cream owners Cathy and Mike Brown, carries tubs of ice cream in the store freezer Monday. The Browns say it has been hard keeping ice cream on the shelves as sales have increased with the summer heat.

Ice Cream Sales

Valpo Velvet employee Evan Rowland fills a tub with coconut fudge almond ice cream at the store in Valparaiso. Owners Cathy and Mike Brown say ice cream sales have been up with the summer temperatures.

Ice Cream Sales

Valpo Velvet employee Evan Rowland, right, fills tubs with coconut fudge almond ice cream while owners Cathy and Mike Brown work in the background at the Valparaiso store Monday. Cathy and Mike Brown say ice cream sales have been up with the summer temperatures.

Ice Cream Sales

Luke Brown, son of Valpo Velvet Ice Cream owners Cathy and Mike Brown, walks by large tubs filled with ice cream in the store's freezer Monday. Cathy and Mike say ice cream sales have been up with the summer temperatures.

Ice Cream Sales

Valpo Velvet owner Mike Brown, in back, and employee Evan Rowland fill tubs with coconut fudge almond ice cream at the store Monday. The Browns say ice cream sales have been up with the summer temperatures.

Local experts gather for World Water Day event

PORTSNOW - Snowy Weather

Chesterton resident Paul Chojnacki blows snow off of sidewalks outside townhomes in Chesterton on Friday.

PORTSNOW - Snow Causing Accidents

Portage High School student Matt Smith, driving, gets help from another driver pushing his car out of a snow-filled ditch along N 500 West in Portage on Friday. Smith said he swerved to avoid a another vehicle and overcorrected.

PORTSNOW - Snow Causing Accidents

Portage High School student Matt Smith tries to dig his car out of a snow-filled ditch along N 500 West in Portage on Friday. Smith said he swerved to avoid a another vehicle and overcorrected.

Boil advisory issued for section of Valpo

Vehicles drive down Ind. 130 in Valparaiso after a water main broke behind the Legacy causing ice to form on the highway. Due to two water main breaks, parts of the city are under a boil water advisory until Saturday morning, officials said.