A record daily snowfall was recorded Wednesday at Fort Wayne International Airport.

The National Weather Service measured 6.2 inches of snowfall for Jan. 25. The previous record was 5.4 inches at the beginning of the Blizzard of ’78.

Light snow resumed Thursday, with up to 1 inch of snowfall forecast. The NWS also forecast a 50% chance of snow after 1 p.m. Friday, a 30% chance of rain or snow after 1 p.m. Saturday, and a 30% chance of snow after 1 p.m. Sunday.

Northeast Indiana continued reopening Thursday after a winter storm hit late Tuesday and intensified Wednesday. As the storm approached and hit, schools closed campuses, with some substituting eLearning days. Libraries, parks, churches and many businesses closed.

The snowfall subsided Wednesday afternoon. Road crews that had labored through much of the storm had main roads navigable by evening. Neighborhood roads in many areas still waited for attention Thursday morning.

School districts offered varied plans for classes on Thursday.

Agencies issued these reports:

• Allen County Homeland Security reported road conditions markedly improved by 6 a.m. Thursday. The notice said city and state crews continued clearing and treating roads overnight and county crews resumed clearing and treating unincorporated roads at 4 a.m. morning. “While travel lanes have improved, there are still some snow, slush and slick spots out there,” Homeland Security Director Bernie Beier wrote. “Motorists are encouraged to use caution this morning and throughout the winter season. Slow down in snow. Ease into your turns and lane changes. Signal your intention, and slow down before exiting highways onto ramps and overpasses.”

• At 4:43 p.m., the Indiana State police reported that multiple vehicle crashes had led to the 2-hour closure of a 6-mile stretch of southbound Interstate 469 between Interstate 69 and SR 37.

Police reported one minor injury, five crashes with significant property damage, and numerous vehicles involved in fender benders and released from the scene with nonreportable damage. Approximately 26 police from the ISP and Allen County and Fort Wayne police departments were on scene, along with Three Rivers Ambulance Authority, Fort Wayne Fire Department, INDOT snow plow crews, and Parker’s Wrecker Service.

• The City of Fort Wayne Street Department began salting streets at 2 p.m. Wednesday “as the amount of snowfall began to diminish and the weather system started moving out of the area.” Crews then would turn their attention to residential areas.

• Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation reported weather-related program changes again Thursday. All Parks and Recreation classes for the day are canceled. Pre-registered daytime programming at the downtown Community Center is also canceled, however drop-in programming will be available until 4:30 p.m. The staff will be available to take registrations. All evening programs are canceled.

Community Youth Center programs at Weisser Park Center will be open for registered youth from noon to 5 p.m., including Kids Café at 2 p.m. Students from Jennings Youth Center will be transported to Weisser Park Youth Center at noon.

McMillen Community Center will be open for registered youth until 5 p.m.

The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory is open, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is monitoring weather conditions and will advise if more changes are needed.

• The Fort Wayne UNITED Ten Point Coalition celebration scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at Weisser Park Youth Center has been postponed due to poor traveling conditions. The new date will be 6 p.m. March 16, also at the Weisser Park Youth Center, 802 Eckart St.

The Ten Point Coalition Celebration will focus on four years of service to the Oxford community. “Their engagement has yielded significant reductions in crime and an increase in community pride and hope,” the City of Fort Wayne said in a news release.

• Fort Wayne Community Schools implemented an eLearning Day for all students Thursday, Jan. 26. District offices reopened for normal business hours.

• Northwest Allen County Schools posted, “Due to varying road conditions throughout our school district, on Thursday, Jan. 26, NACS will implement eLearning.”

• Southwest Allen County Schools posted, “Due to the winter storm and resulting road conditions throughout our district, SACS is issuing an eLearning Day for all SACS students on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.”

• East Allen County Schools posted notice of cancellation of schools for a second day. “As a result, tomorrow (Thursday) will be an eLearning day. All students are expected to be online by 9:45 a.m. for classes and attendance. More information on eLearning is available at the top of the East Allen County Schools website. Thank you and have a nice day.” That website is www.eacs.k12.in.us.

• Concordia Lutheran High School announced the school will be closed Thursday. That decision forced CLHS to postpone a school assembly featuring alumnus and Chicago marathon runner Zach Panning.

• Canterbury School posted “While many roads have been cleared from the storm, there are a number still in poor shape. Given this, Canterbury will open school on a 2-hour delay at 10 a.m. (Thursday) Carpool will begin at 9:45 a.m. Stay safe on the roads tomorrow morning!”

• Bishop Dwenger High School posted “BDHS will have an asynchronous/traditional eLearning day, tomorrow, Thursday, 1/26/23. Students — check email/Canvas for details.”

• Many other schools also posted Thursday delays or closings or eLearning plans.