INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The damp chill settling across central Indiana this morning is a clear sign that winter’s first touch is here. The sky hangs low and gray, and by later today, those clouds will begin to release the first snowflakes of the season across much of the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, scattered rain showers will change to snow as colder air sweeps south behind a passing front. Areas north of Interstate 70, including Lafayette, Kokomo, and Muncie, could pick up around 1 inch of accumulation, mainly on grassy or elevated surfaces. Roads should stay mostly wet, but brief bursts could reduce visibility and make bridges slick by late afternoon and evening.
Winds will increase through the day, with gusts near 30 mph dropping wind chills into the 20s by nightfall. Temperatures Monday will struggle to reach 35°F, then plunge to the low 20s by Tuesday morning. Those heading out for early commutes or Veterans Day events should bundle up — it will feel more like mid-December than early November.
The cold stretch will linger through midweek before gradual warming by Thursday, when highs rebound into the mid-50s. Sunshine will return, but the crisp air remains a reminder that Indiana’s winter transition season has officially begun.
Drivers are urged to slow down during any snow bursts, keep headlights on, and watch for icy patches on I-65, I-70, and I-74 during the Monday morning and evening drives.
Five-Day Outlook for Indianapolis, IN:
Sun: 45/26 – Rain mixing with snow; turning colder.
Mon: 35/23 – Snow showers; blustery winds.
Tue (Veterans Day): 42/36 – Breezy; chance of flurries early.
Wed: 55/33 – Sunny; milder afternoon.
Thu: 58/38 – Partly sunny; late-fall chill persists.
