INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Central Indiana is waking up to calm skies this morning, but the region is about to flip seasons in a weekend rush. A potent stretch of fall weather will swing from mild rain to the season’s first snow hints by late Sunday — just in time to complicate travel and outdoor Veterans Day events early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, clouds will build through Friday morning ahead of a developing storm system sweeping across the Midwest. Showers and a few rumbles of thunder are likely between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday, with temperatures spiking into the mid-60s before a cold front slices through the state. Winds may gust up to 25 mph along I-70 and I-65 during the transition, making for slick roads and limited visibility at times.
Saturday offers a brief lull, partly sunny with highs near 61°F, before a secondary wave brings widespread rain late Saturday night. That’s when the real shift begins — temperatures crash into the 30s, and forecasters say a few areas north of Indianapolis could see the season’s first light rain-to-snow mix early Sunday. While accumulation looks minimal, any changeover could bring slick bridges or grassy coatings, especially north toward Lafayette and Kokomo.
By Monday, highs barely recover into the upper 30s under mostly sunny skies, signaling the start of a broader Arctic pattern stretching from Texas to Maine. Residents should secure outdoor decorations, check heating systems, and plan for colder Veterans Day ceremonies. It’s an unmistakable sign that winter’s grip is closing in fast.
Five-Day Forecast for Indianapolis, IN:
Thu: 59/48 – Mostly sunny, calm winds; clouds increase late.
Fri: 66/41 – Showers, breezy; possible thunder midday.
Sat: 61/37 – Partly sunny, dry start; rain returns late.
Sun: 41/25 – Rain-to-snow chance; windy, sharply colder.
Mon: 38/24 – Mostly sunny, brisk start to Veterans Day week.
