Indianapolis, Indiana – A biting Veterans Day dawn greets central Indiana with clear skies and crisp air near 22°F, frost glinting across yards and windshields. Steam rises from downtown rooftops as the early November chill grips the city, marking one of the coldest mornings so far this season. Commuters will want to bundle up, as brisk southwest winds add an extra sting to the morning air.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, temperatures will climb only into the low 40s today before a gradual warming trend midweek. Sunshine builds Wednesday and Thursday, with highs rebounding into the 50s and 60s. Friday may even push past 60°F — a welcome break for leaf cleanup, outdoor events, or early holiday decorating. The sharp transition from subfreezing mornings to mild afternoons could also produce patchy fog near river valleys and open farmland.
Roads across Marion, Hendricks, and Hamilton counties should remain dry through late week, but gusty crosswinds could affect travel on I-70 and I-65 during the afternoon hours. Residents planning weekend travel should watch for changing skies Saturday as a low-pressure system edges closer from the Plains. Early signals point to a 30–40% rain chance by Sunday and cooler air returning early next week — an early tease of more unsettled November weather ahead of the Thanksgiving travel window.
The first snows have already fallen north of Indiana, but colder models still hint at a possible winter turn before the holiday rush. For now, Hoosiers get a brief taste of late fall calm between the fronts.
Five-Day Forecast for Indianapolis, IN:
Mon: 43/34 – Mostly cloudy, brisk; gusts near 25 mph.
Tue: 53/33 – Sunny, lighter wind; chilly early.
Wed: 56/39 – Mostly sunny; calm, pleasant afternoon.
Thu: 61/48 – Mild and breezy; clouds build late.
Fri: 68/54 – Partly sunny; 30% chance of light rain late.
