What to know before the snow |
Snow and cold are settling in this weekend. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Saturday, January 24 through Sunday, January 25 with accumulating snow expected across the area. The heaviest snow is likely overnight Saturday into early Sunday. A Cold Weather Advisory is also in effect through Saturday morning, with wind chills reaching –15° to –20°. Staying informed and planning ahead will go a long way. |
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We’ll stay in communication and share updates as needed. |
Stay safe and help others |
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- Help is a phone call away. Need shelter, food, or other essentials? Call Indiana 211 for nearby resources.
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- Winter reality check. When cars hit snowy roads before plows do, soft snow gets pressed into ice. That’s how slick spots show up and stick around for days. If you don’t need to be out, staying home helps avoid the exact conditions we all grumble about later. If you absolutely must drive, follow these AAA safety tips.
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- Look out for each other. Bloomington’s superpower is its people. A quick call, text, or knock can make a big difference—especially for neighbors who might need an extra hand.
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- Show some love to the helpers. Plow drivers, mechanics, utilities, police, fire, and call-takers are keeping the city steady in tough conditions. A wave, a thank-you, or a little patience goes a long way.
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Walkability is a team effort |
After a significant snow, it may take a little time before sidewalks and shared paths are fully passable again. Until then, pedestrian access depends on all of us doing our part. |
- Plows start with the big stuff. During snow events, Street & Fleet crews work 24/7, clearing major corridors and emergency routes first. Neighborhood streets and smaller routes follow as conditions allow.
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- Snow falls on everyone. Sidewalks are yours. Property owners—residential and commercial—are responsible for clearing sidewalks that border their property within 24 hours after snowfall ends.
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- Accessibility matters. Uncleared sidewalks quickly turn into packed snow and ice, making travel unsafe or impossible for people using strollers, wheelchairs, walkers, or transit. Clearing early helps keep routes usable for everyone.
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- We’d rather say thanks than write tickets. If sidewalks aren’t cleared within 24 hours, citations may be issued. Enforcement isn’t the goal—safe, accessible passage is.
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- About that plow pile. Snow plows sometimes redecorate freshly cleared sidewalks. If it happens, a quick second pass helps keep the path open and safe.
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Lights out? Here’s where to look |
- If you’re a Duke Energy customer. Before you light a candle, check Duke Energy’s outage map at outagemap.duke-energy.com. You can zoom in to see how many neighbors are affected, what crews are working on, and when power is expected back.
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French toast |
Because when it snows, we all apparently make French toast. You'll need: |
Bread (any kind you have—this is not a judgment zone) Eggs Milk (dairy, oat, almond, whatever survived the grocery run) Cinnamon A splash of vanilla (optional but encouraged) Butter Maple syrup
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Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla in a shallow bowl. Dip bread into the mixture. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until golden on both sides. Serve warm with syrup, fruit, powdered sugar, or whatever brings you joy.
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Pairs well with: staying home, watching the snow fall, and not adding to icy road conditions. |
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