Big snowfall causes icy roads, slows morning commute

by Megan Baldino (mbaldino@wsbt.com)

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At least three cars slid off the road at the intersection of Primrose and Brick roads in St. Joseph County on Thursday night. No one was injured in the accidents. (Tribune Photo/SANTIAGO FLORES)

By WSBT News1

Story Created: Nov 21, 2008 at 8:33 AM EST

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2008 at 1:26 PM EST

MISHAWAKA — A big snowfall slowed morning commuters and shut down several schools across Michiana.

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The largest amount of snow appears to have fallen in Stevensville, Michigan with 11 inches, and at 8:20 this morning it was still coming down. In Northern Indiana anywhere from 7-8 inches of snow fell, according to WSBT Meteorologist Cari Peugeot.

Before the commute, law enforcement officials said there were very few accidents in the Michiana area. Officials with the Toll Road reported a few slide-offs overnight, but nothing major.

As the commute got under way, officials reported more and more minor fender-benders, but expected it to be a busy morning.

Drivers said the roads were clear, but very slick.

Cynthia Chrapliwy said it didn't take her long to slow down.

"I just came a few blocks and already I slid into the bank, so it's slick — there's a lot of ice underneath the snow," she said.

Nathan Cole agreed, saying his friend picked him up and they almost got hit near the new underpass on Main Street in Mishawaka.

"The roads were pretty slick, we almost had a car come back into us at the new underpass at Main Street because of that steep hill there," he said. "Other than that it wasn't too bad."

Mike Degeyter witnessed a near-miss as well.

"I did see someone standing at the bus that a car did almost slide into, so people waiting for the bus have to watch the cars because there is black ice on the intersections," said Degeyter.

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