Indiana – Light flakes drift across gray skies this morning, clinging to windshields and untreated pavement as winter tightens its grip on the final day of 2025. Roads already look damp and dark, and even minor snowfall could quickly turn slick as temperatures hover near freezing. Travel conditions may change fast through the afternoon and evening, especially for drivers heading out for New Year’s plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, light snow is expected to expand across the northeastern half of central Indiana later today and continue into the evening. Most areas should see minor accumulation, but locations along and northeast of Interstate 74 could pick up up to an inch, with isolated pockets closer to two inches before snow tapers off.
Indianapolis, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, and Kokomo sit in the zone most likely to see steadier snow. Bridges, overpasses, and secondary roads may become slick by late day, particularly as daylight fades and temperatures slip back into the 20s. Crews will monitor major routes, but untreated surfaces could remain hazardous into the night.
For New Year’s Day 2026, skies brighten, but cold air lingers. Melting snow may refreeze after sunset, raising concerns for black ice during evening travel. To be fair, conditions improve late week, yet mornings stay cold, keeping winter firmly in control as the first weekend of 2026 arrives.
Drivers should slow down, leave extra space, and plan additional time today and tonight. Charge devices, keep a winter kit handy, and watch for changing conditions if traveling.
More updates could follow if snow bands intensify later today. Traveling for New Year’s or the weekend? Share what road conditions look like where you are.
Five Day Outlook for Indianapolis, Indiana
• Today: Cloudy with a chance of snow developing later; highs near 34
• Tonight: Snow chances early, then mostly cloudy; lows near 19
• New Year’s Day: Mostly sunny and cold; highs near 29
• Friday: Partly sunny; highs near 35
• Saturday: Partly sunny; highs near 33
