Indiana — A sharp, biting chill is gripping central parts of the state this morning, where frost is already forming on windshields and garden beds, creating slick spots on bridges and slowing early travel along I-65 and I-70.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, a Frost Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m., with temperatures dipping to 34°F in many areas. A more serious Freeze Warning follows early Monday from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m., when lows could hit 31°F across Marion, Hamilton, and surrounding counties. Officials warn that unprotected plants and early crops face damage.
Cities including Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, and Muncie are seeing patchy frost between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Light winds today will increase later, with gusts near 30 mph by afternoon, especially west of I-69. Drivers should watch for brief slick patches where moisture refreezes — a classic spring “flash freeze” risk. Keep headlights on and allow extra braking distance.
Conditions improve quickly into Monday afternoon with sunshine and highs near 58°F. By Tuesday, a dramatic warm-up arrives, pushing temperatures to 76°F. That shift sets up instability, and scattered showers or thunderstorms may develop Tuesday night into Wednesday, with a 30% rain chance. While severe weather is not guaranteed, changing temperatures this quickly can increase storm energy.
Take steps now: cover sensitive plants, disconnect hoses, and charge devices in case of isolated outages from gusty winds.
This cold snap loosens its grip by midweek, but alerts could expand if temperatures trend lower. Another update is expected by late afternoon.
Five Day Forecast for Indianapolis, Indiana
Monday: Sunny, high 58°F, morning frost early
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 76°F
Tuesday Night: Chance of showers, low 58°F
Wednesday: Slight chance of showers, high 76°F
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 82°F
