Indiana wakes up to a sharp, biting chill, and the air feels colder than the numbers suggest. Temperatures sit at 28 degrees in Indianapolis, with wind chills near 21. Sidewalks sparkle with frost, and untreated bridges along I-465 and I-70 could remain slick through midmorning.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, sunshine dominates today with highs near 40 degrees. West-northwest winds gust up to 18 mph, keeping the air brisk despite the sun. The cold start demands gloves and a heavier coat for the morning commute.
Skies stay mostly clear tonight as temperatures fall into the mid-20s. Thursday remains seasonably cool, with highs again near 40 under partly sunny skies. Calm winds Thursday night allow lows to dip back to around 25.
A steady warming trend begins Friday. Highs climb to 46 degrees under sunny skies. Valentine’s Weekend, February 13-15, turns milder still. Saturday reaches near 50 degrees with mostly sunny skies. By Saturday night and into Sunday, a 20 percent chance of rain develops. With lows in the mid-30s, no snow or ice is expected, but wet pavement could create minor travel slowdowns.
Drivers should stay alert for flash freezing in shaded spots during early mornings. Melted frost can refreeze quickly when temperatures dip below 32.
Early next week pushes even milder. Washington’s Birthday looks sunny with highs in the low 50s. Longer-range outlooks show temperatures trending 10 to 20 degrees above average into late February, signaling a potential spring tease across central Indiana. Are you ready for the warmer stretch, or holding onto winter a bit longer?
Five Day Outlook for Indianapolis, Indiana:
Today: Sunny, high 40.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high 40.
Friday: Sunny, high 46.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 50.
Sunday: Slight chance of rain, high 50.
