Indianapolis, Indiana – Slick spots could form on I-65, I-70 and I-69 before 8 a.m. Thursday as light overnight snow brushes parts of central and northern Indiana, but temperatures climbing 15 to 20 degrees above normal will melt most accumulation before the midday commute.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Indiana falls within a 40 to 50 percent above-normal precipitation zone through Tuesday. That wetter-than-average pattern stretches across much of the Midwest and Great Lakes, increasing the likelihood of multiple systems moving through the Hoosier State as February winds down.
In Indianapolis, average highs this time of year sit in the upper 30s. Afternoon temperatures next week may surge into the low to mid-50s. Fort Wayne and South Bend could see brief overnight snow or a rain-snow mix before daytime melting takes over, especially along the Indiana Toll Road and U.S. 31. Evansville and southern counties are more likely to see mainly rain as milder air pushes north during the day.
The broader outlook favors above-normal warmth across much of the eastern United States, while cooler air lingers across parts of the northern Plains and West Coast. That contrast keeps the jet stream active across the Midwest, supporting periodic rounds of rain or mixed precipitation.
Drivers should allow extra time during early morning travel, clear storm drains to reduce ponding and monitor INDOT updates for changing road conditions. The milder stretch continues into early next week, though additional systems could still prompt advisories. Winter is loosening its grip across Indiana, but it has not fully stepped aside.
