Indiana – Exhaust plumes hang in the air and headlights glow through mist as central Indiana wakes up locked in a deep February freeze. Sidewalks crunch underfoot, and the cold bites fast on exposed skin. This morning’s conditions are the most dangerous part of a prolonged winter stretch now unfolding.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect through mid-morning with wind chills as low as 15 degrees below zero. Patchy freezing fog early today may create slick spots on untreated roads, bridges, and sidewalks. Temperatures struggle to rise, topping out near the lower 20s this afternoon.
Light snow is expected to expand across the region later tonight, with minor accumulations possible. Snow chances linger into Monday morning, followed by another round of light snow Tuesday and Tuesday night. Additional snow is possible late in the week, keeping roads periodically slick and visibility reduced during commutes.
Daily life will feel slow and brittle. Cars may hesitate to start. Exposed pipes remain vulnerable. Pets should stay indoors, and anyone outside for more than a few minutes needs full winter protection. Even brief exposure can lead to frostbite or hypothermia under these wind chills.
This local cold fits into a larger national pattern. Arctic air remains entrenched across the Midwest and East as the Great Lakes sit nearly half frozen. That frozen surface reinforces cold air delivery into Indiana, allowing winter weather to reload rather than exit quickly.
Looking ahead to midweek, temperatures remain below normal with highs mostly in the 20s and low 30s. Snow chances stay light but persistent through Friday, raising ongoing concerns for flash freezing after daytime melting.
Slow down on icy roads, plan extra time for travel, and check on neighbors. Winter is firmly in control.
How cold did it feel where you stepped outside today?
Five-Day Outlook for Indianapolis, Indiana
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 30; low near 20
- Tuesday: Chance of snow, high near 29; low near 12
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 22; low near 4
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 27; low near 19
- Friday: Chance of snow, high near 35; low near 10
