Indiana – A crisp, cool stillness settles across central Indiana before sunrise, and thin clouds brush the moonlit sky above Indianapolis as the day begins. Pavement holds a cold sheen, and the early air carries that November bite hinting at bigger changes ahead. Commuters on I-465 and I-70 should expect a smooth, dry start, though breezes may pick up by midday.
According to the National Weather Service Indianapolis office, sunshine takes control through the morning as mild air builds. According to forecasters, southwesterly winds strengthen later today, giving the region a brief warm surge that lasts through the weekend. Residents planning early holiday travel should use the brighter stretch for errands, yard cleanup, and pre-Thanksgiving prep before rain threatens early next week.
According to NWS guidance, Saturday stays mostly cloudy but mild with gusts near 25 mph at times. Sunday turns brighter again and offers the best outdoor window with highs in the lower 50s and lower winds. After that, a shift begins. A disturbance moves toward Indiana Monday, bringing widespread showers by late day. Models hint at a stronger push of colder air behind it, a slow “Winter Tease” pattern already affecting states to the north. While Indianapolis stays too warm for snow early next week, areas farther north may see a brief rain-to-snow changeover if colder pockets deepen.
Travelers heading toward Michigan, Illinois, or Wisconsin should watch for developing systems as they prepare for early holiday trips. Those regions already saw light flakes this month and may catch another round before Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Forecast for Indianapolis, IN:
Fri: 66/55 – Mostly sunny; breezy at times on I-70.
Sat: 71/41 – Mostly cloudy; gusty south winds.
Sun: 53/34 – Sunny and cooler; calm travel window.
Mon: 53/38 – Mostly sunny early; rain arrives late.
Tue: 49/37 – Rain chance; cooler air builds behind system.
