Indianapolis, Indiana – Indiana wakes up to a brittle February morning, with gray skies, light flakes, and cold air pressing down on central parts of the state. Pavement looks wet now, but temperatures hover low enough that a quick refreeze could turn roads slick by afternoon, especially on bridges and ramps.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, isolated snow showers are expected through midday, followed by scattered flurries later today. Snow chances increase Friday, with a 50 percent chance of light accumulation as colder air deepens. Afternoon highs struggle to reach the mid-20s today and near the mid-30s Friday before temperatures fall sharply again Friday night.
Across Indiana, the concern isn’t heavy snow totals but timing. Melting during daylight may refreeze quickly after sunset, raising the risk of flash freezing. Drivers on I-65, I-70, and surface roads through Marion, Hamilton, and Hendricks counties should plan extra travel time and watch for sudden slick spots.
Indianapolis remains under mostly cloudy skies into Saturday, with highs near 20 and light winds. Sunday turns slightly milder, with highs near freezing, while skies stay mostly dry. Even so, cold ground temperatures mean untreated roads can stay icy longer than expected.
Looking ahead, larger-scale patterns point to a shift. NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook shows above-normal temperatures expanding across much of the Midwest by early next week. That suggests a gradual thaw after the weekend cold, despite Lake Erie remaining nearly fully frozen and the Great Lakes still locked in ice.
For now, keep winter gear handy, limit unnecessary travel during snow bursts, and watch shaded roads. Traveling this weekend? What are conditions like where you are?
Five Day Outlook for Indianapolis, Indiana
• Today: Cloudy with isolated snow showers, high near 25
• Tonight: Mostly cloudy, isolated snow showers, low near 21
• Friday: Chance of snow, high near 35
• Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, colder, low near 11
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, brisk, high near 20
