In response to ongoing snowfall across the Michiana region, several counties have issued travel advisories. As of Friday, January 12, at 4:30 p.m. EST, all nine northern Indiana counties are under an advisory, according to information provided by their respective emergency management agencies.

The advisory status is categorized into three levels: yellow, orange, and red. The yellow advisory is the lowest level, indicating that routine travel or activities may be restricted in certain areas due to hazardous conditions. It is advised to exercise caution or avoid these areas altogether.

Counties under the orange advisory are considered to have threatening conditions to public safety. Only essential travel, such as commuting to and from work or during emergency situations, is recommended. Businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations are urged to implement emergency action plans during this time.

A red advisory, the highest level, is issued when travel may be restricted to emergency management workers only. The public is strongly urged to follow this advisory and limit travel to ensure safety.

In Michigan, no official state website exists to provide travel status information similar to Indiana's system. However, residents can find information on major road closures by referring to the provided link. Additional resources are also available through another provided link.

St. Joseph County, Mich., has issued a Travel Advisory, effective until Saturday, January 13, at 7 p.m. or until the conclusion of the National Weather Service-issued Winter Storm Warning, depending on which comes first. The advisory urges non-essential traffic to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.

As the snowfall continues, residents are encouraged to monitor the local news and weather updates for any changes to the travel advisory status. It is important to prioritize safety by obeying the travel advisories and avoiding unnecessary travel during this winter weather event.