Indiana commuters stepped into a sharp February chill this morning, with temperatures stuck in the 20s and frost clinging to windshields. Side streets and untreated sidewalks feel slick in spots, especially where melted snow refroze before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, temperatures climb to near 43 degrees this afternoon as clouds increase. Winds stay calm, helping conditions improve through midday. Still, drivers along I-65 and I-70 should watch for shaded patches that remain icy.
Tonight turns colder again, with lows dipping to around 26 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Any moisture left on pavement could refreeze quickly. This is prime time for flash freezing in February, when daytime thaw gives way to a hard nighttime freeze.
Friday brings brighter skies and a high near 49 degrees. Roads dry out, and the milder air offers a short break from winter’s bite. Saturday continues the warming trend, reaching 50 degrees with mostly cloudy skies.
Rain enters the picture Saturday night, with a 50% chance and lows near 40 degrees. Showers linger into Sunday, when highs reach 53 degrees. Expect damp pavement and slower traffic through central Indiana, especially during evening plans for Valentine’s Weekend.
Early next week pushes even milder air into the Midwest. Highs approach the mid-50s by Washington’s Birthday and could climb higher by midweek. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across Indiana, signaling early hints of spring.
Five Day Outlook for Indianapolis, Indiana:
Today: Increasing clouds, high 43.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low 26.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 49.
Saturday (Valentine’s Day Feb. 14): Mostly cloudy, high 50.
Sunday: 30% chance of rain, high 53.
