Indianapolis, Indiana – A colder, storm-driven pattern is setting in across Indiana as December begins, prompting a December Snow Alert while winter in Indianapolis becomes more active. While it’s too early to determine exactly how many inches of snow could fall, one thing is certain: Indiana is positioned for an above-average amount as colder air links up with frequent storm systems.
According to the Climate Prediction Center, below-normal temperatures and near- to above-normal precipitation are favored across the Midwest through December. According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, this setup often supports several early-winter storm windows, with clippers, stronger fronts, and Gulf-fed systems each bringing potential for accumulating snow, especially across central and northern counties.
According to INDOT, travel hazards will likely rise along I-65, I-70, I-74, and the I-465 loop as colder mornings promote black ice and short-lived but intense snow bursts slow commuters. Reduced visibility, slick bridges, and untreated side streets may complicate travel before sunrise. Drivers should keep winter kits ready, charge devices, and build in extra stopping distance.
Holiday events across Indianapolis, Muncie, Lafayette, and Bloomington may face schedule changes if storm tracks push close enough to deepen snowfall. Residents should dress in layers, insulate exposed pipes, and prepare for brief outages if wetter snow or gusty winds bring down limbs in northern zones.
While exact totals remain uncertain this early, long-range trends continue to favor a colder, storm-active period — boosting confidence that Indiana is headed for a snowy December and raising the chance of a White Christmas in parts of central and northern Indiana.
