FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO):  A winter storm WATCH has been issued across much of Indiana. It will go into effect at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon and last until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.

Weather forecasts are predicting a snowstorm will drop up to nine inches of snow on parts of central and northern Indiana. Areas further south could see a wintry mix of snow, sleet or ice accumulations affecting travel. Drivers should be prepared to encounter a variety of conditions on Hoosier highways.

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The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will continue to monitor evolving weather forecasts and deploy plow trucks onto state highways before the storm moves through regions of our state.