Indiana greets the morning with stiff air and muted skies, where breath hangs visible and pavement feels hard underfoot. The cold presses in early, and even short trips outside demand gloves and layers as winter holds firm across central Indiana.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, temperatures hovered near 15 degrees early with wind chills close to 4 below. Light north winds keep the cold locked in, while clouds filter the sun through much of the day. Highs struggle to reach the lower 20s, keeping untreated sidewalks and shaded roads slick.
Across Indianapolis, drivers should expect slow travel during the morning hours, especially on bridges and ramps along I-65, I-70, and I-465. Any melting from earlier in the week has refrozen, raising the risk for sudden loss of traction. Plan extra time, and keep speeds down through mid-morning.
Conditions ease slightly heading into Sunday. Temperatures climb toward the upper 20s, still cold but more manageable. Winds turn lighter, helping outdoor plans feel less biting, to be fair. Sunday night remains cold, with lows near 20 and another round of refreezing possible after sunset.
A clearer shift arrives early next week. Monday warms into the upper 30s under partial sun, signaling the start of a broader thaw. By Tuesday, highs approach 50, and rain becomes possible after midday as milder air pushes in. Wet roads late Tuesday could set up another flash-freeze risk Tuesday night as temperatures dip near the mid-30s.
Looking farther out, midweek stays unsettled with rain chances and highs in the low 40s. Beyond that, a late-week and 6–10 day trend points warmer, hinting at above-normal February temperatures. How cold did it feel in your neighborhood this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Indianapolis, Indiana
- Today: Partly sunny, high near 23. Wind chills near zero early.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 28.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 38.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny early, rain possible late, high near 50.
- Wednesday: Chance of rain, high near 41.
