Indiana’s early December air turns crisp this morning as light mist lifts and slick spots linger across Indianapolis, setting the stage for a colder, more unsettled stretch heading into Tuesday. Drivers may notice wet pavement glazing in places, especially on untreated roads, as temperatures hover near freezing. A slow warm-to-cold transition today will shape how quickly conditions change, and residents should be ready for shifting skies and brief winter “tease” moments.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy drizzle and light freezing rain remain possible at times today before colder air returns. That colder push builds into Monday night, when readings dip into the upper teens. The steady cooling sets up a Tuesday window for light snow, with models hinting at a weak clipper capable of producing a dusting to perhaps a few tenths around Indianapolis. While this system stays minor, even a thin glaze could create trouble during early commutes.
Plan extra time if traveling Tuesday, especially on bridges and ramps where brief flash-freeze conditions may develop after sunset. Wind chills slip into the teens by early Wednesday, adding bite to the December pattern.
Meteorologists are watching a stronger Great Lakes system late week, part of a broader pattern that could deliver heavier snow—locally 6–8 inches—near the Wisconsin–Illinois border starting Friday night. Long-range guidance also signals a December 11–17 cold blast, with some areas in the Midwest and Northeast running 80% below normal highs. Layer up and check on neighbors who may struggle with heat.
Five-Day Outlook
Today: Drizzle, freezing drizzle pockets. High near mid-30s.
Monday: Mostly sunny, brisk. High near 30.
Tuesday: Light snow chance. High low-40s.
Wednesday: Rain to a rain/snow mix, then turning colder. High mid-40s.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, colder. High low-30s.
