Indianapolis, Indiana – Wind rattles signs along I-70 as light flakes streak across headlights, sticking to untreated pavement before sunrise. The air feels biting, and roads look wet but deceptive. This is the kind of morning when traction disappears fast.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, temperatures dropped well below freezing with scattered snow showers lingering early. Minor additional snow is possible, generally up to around an inch, but slick spots matter more than totals. Gusts pushing past 40 mph are driving wind chills near zero across central Indiana, especially north of I-70.
Travel impacts stack up quickly during the morning hours. Bridges, ramps, and secondary roads across Marion, Hamilton, Tippecanoe, and Madison counties remain vulnerable to black ice. INDOT crews continue treatment, but untreated surfaces can refreeze as winds dry pavement. Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and expect brief visibility drops in passing snow showers.
Conditions improve gradually into Saturday as skies turn partly sunny. Highs climb into the mid-40s, helping melt daytime moisture. That melt sets up another risk after sunset. Refreezing Saturday night could recreate slick patches on roads and sidewalks, especially near shaded areas and overpasses.
Looking ahead, this pattern hints at a broader winter shift. Sunday stays cold but dry, while early next week turns milder with rain chances by Monday night. Meteorologists are already watching Christmas week closely. Models hint at another temperature drop later next week, raising early questions about a possible snow chance returning just as holiday travel peaks.
Five-Day Outlook for Indianapolis
- Saturday: Partly sunny, windy early, high near 46
- Sunday: Sunny, colder, high near 35
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 42
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, chance of rain, high near 52
- Wednesday: Cloudy, milder, rain chances linger
