(La Porte County, IN) - Traveling in La Porte County was described as a nightmare last night during the first heavy snow event of the season.

One roadway experiencing issues was Johnson Road.  After the snow began falling heavily, just before 4 p.m., several vehicles slid off Johnson Road.  Center Township Trustee Lisa Pierzakowski says traffic on Johnson Road west of U.S. 35 was bumper to bumper.  She indicated of vehicles were having difficulty making it up the hill near Holton Road because of the heavy moisture in the snow.

“It was so icy and slushy nobody was getting traction. It was a nightmare,” Pierzakowski said.

 

Pierzakowski estimated five to six inches of snow fell during a less than three hour period until slowing down after 7 p.m.  She said it took her about 20 minutes to get home in what’s normally a 10 minute trip.

Road conditions this morning are reported to be covered with snow in spots on  county roads and primarily wet on the state highways.  La Porte County Sheriff John Boyd reported no major problems driving into work from the northern part of the county.

“For the most part, they’re good.  I would suggest driving below the posted speed limit on those county roads,” Boyd said.