Snow causing minor crashes

MUNSTER | Indiana State Police reported multiple crashes Monday night due to snow conditions in Lake and Jasper counties.

PHIL WIELAND: Schools closed because of a threat - of bad weather

The Farmer's Almanac is predicting "squally" weather for mid-April, so Valpo schools should be notifying students soon that classes are cancelled between April 12 and April 15.

Senate panel delays hearing on Griffith-Cal Twp. separation

INDIANAPOLIS | A Statehouse hearing on legislation that could enable Griffith to leave Calumet Township and join another township was postponed due to Tuesday's region snowstorm.

Winter storm blows through region

Sledders enjoy the snow Tuesday at Forest Park Sledding Hill in Valparaiso.

Winter storm blows through region

Sledders enjoy the snow Tuesday at Forest Park Sledding Hill in Valparaiso.

Winter storm blows through region

A car rests on a culvert Tuesday after sliding off westbound U.S. 30 near Ind. 49.

Winter storm blows through region

CROWN POINT Susan Best, of Schererville clears the snow from her car in Crown Point. Snow is also possible for Wednesday.

Winter storm blows through region

VALPARAISO Renee Blosky, owner of Lifestyles store on Lincolnway, shovels snow from the sidewalk in front of her store Tuesday afternoon.

Winter storm blows through region

Brothers Morgan, left, and Jeff Rogers, of Valparaiso, ride their bicycles Tuesday in the 900 block of Roosevelt in Valparaiso during the snowstorm.

Winter storm blows through region

MERRILLVILLE Snow sticks to the east side of trees around Hidden Lake Tuesday.

Winter storm blows through region

MERRILLVILLE Donnie Bish, senior maintenance supervisor for Ross Townshop Parks cleans up near a snow fence at Hidden Lake Park Tuesday mornining. Meteorologists predicted 4-10 inches of snowfall Tuesdya in the region.

Winter storm blows through region

CROWN POINT Ed Majeski, of Crown Point rides his bike Tuesday in the 2200 block of Roosevelt Pl. He said he doesn't like riding the bikes in the gym, and since the roads were not yet slick, he would ride outside before the snow hit. Forecasters predicted 4-10 inches of snowfall Tuesday for t…

Various programs postponed due to weather

Tuesday's weather has forced a slew of cancellations and postponements, including the following. Be sure to check nwi.com/closings for additional school, government and business cancellations and closings.

Gary officials to enforce parking regulation

GARY | Gary motorists were warned Monday to not park in areas where signs indicate parking is prohibited if there is more than 2 inches of snow.

Snapshots of everyday life

Dillon Rountree lies on the snow after falling off a sled at Park Place Apartments in Portage.

KATHY LUTHER: Use deicing agents sparingly to protect streams

Remember that today’s snow is tomorrow’s river and lake. Here is my annual list of how to limit the stormwater pollution you create during the winter.