Indiana’s late-winter chill is setting the stage for light snow and slick pavement across Indianapolis today, even as sunshine briefly boosts highs into the upper 40s. Wet roads could turn icy after dark as temperatures fall back toward 30 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, a 30 percent chance of snow develops late tonight, mainly after 4 a.m. Little accumulation is expected, but light flakes may dust colder surfaces before daybreak. West winds gust up to 20 mph this afternoon, adding a brisk edge to the air.
Roads across Marion, Hamilton and Hendricks counties stay dry through midday. Still, drivers should watch shaded overpasses on I-65 and I-70 after sunset. Flash freezing becomes more common this time of year as melted moisture refreezes quickly. Keep headlights on and allow extra braking distance.
Skies clear Thursday afternoon with highs near 46. By Friday, spring vibes build fast. Sunshine pushes temperatures near 59 degrees in Indianapolis. Neighborhood parks and sidewalks dry out, but morning frost remains possible.
The weekend turns more unsettled. Rain mixes with snow late Saturday night into Sunday morning as temperatures hover near 32 degrees. Minor slushy accumulation is possible north of the city. Plan extra travel time if heading out early Sunday.
Early next week trends cooler again with scattered rain and snow chances lingering into Monday. Longer-range outlooks hint at above-normal temperatures returning late next week into early March. A broader warming trend could stretch several days.
Traveling this weekend? Let us know what you’re seeing on your roads.
Five Day Outlook for Indianapolis, Indiana:
Today: Sunny, high 48.
Tonight: 30% chance of snow after 4 a.m., low 30.
Thursday: Morning snow chance, then mostly sunny, high 46.
Friday: Sunny, high 59.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 54.
