In effect until 5 p.m. Monday afternoon unless extended by the commissioners, the Level II Essential Travel Permitted Snow Emergency allows essential travel on county roads for the following reasons: The alert states that anybody who violates the order "may be fined up to $150" per Indiana Code 10-14-3-34, resulting in a Class B misdemeanor.

Whether you're hitting the roads this weekend or staying home, it's important to know what to do ahead of this weekend's winter storm watch.

Hoosiers are gearing up for what could be Indiana’s biggest and most impactful winter storms in years. WRTV has a list of information to help you prepare.