Indianapolis, IN – Indiana residents are being advised to prepare for a stretch of turbulent winter weather as multiple Alberta Clippers may bring pop-up snowstorms every other day from Saturday, December 7, through Friday, December 13, according to early forecasts. The active pattern may lead to repeated travel disruptions across central Indiana and the broader Midwest.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a strong northwest-flow pattern will direct several fast-moving disturbances—often called the “Clipper Express”—across the Great Lakes and Midwest next week. These systems typically bring sudden bursts of snow, gusty winds, and quick temperature drops.
The first clipper is expected Saturday night, with additional waves potentially arriving in 48-hour intervals through the upcoming week. While specific snow totals remain unclear, even light-to-moderate accumulation could create slick roadways during morning and evening commutes across Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, and surrounding areas.
Forecasters note that the precise track of each disturbance will determine which parts of Indiana see the most snowfall. Alberta Clippers tend to develop and shift rapidly, meaning daily forecast updates will be critical between December 7 and 13.
Travel impacts may reach across much of the state—from Fort Wayne and Muncie to Terre Haute, Bloomington, and Evansville—as Indiana sits beneath an active jet stream pattern supportive of recurring storm systems.
The NWS encourages residents to monitor updated forecasts as confidence grows in the timing and intensity of each disturbance.
