New Albany, IN – Drivers across southern Indiana are urged to use caution tonight as an arctic front moves through the region, bringing scattered snow showers and the potential for isolated snow squalls overnight.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, hit-or-miss snow showers and flurries are expected late Friday, with the most likely time frame for snow squalls occurring between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m. EST. While heavy snowfall is not expected, brief snow squalls could rapidly reduce visibility and create slick road conditions with little warning.
Forecasters say any accumulation will likely remain under half an inch in most locations. However, even light snowfall could cause travel issues as temperatures fall into the 20s overnight. Bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads may become icy, especially during brief periods of heavier snow.
Snow squalls are short-lived but can be dangerous due to sudden whiteout conditions and quick changes in road traction. The National Weather Service warns that drivers may encounter rapidly deteriorating conditions, even if roads appeared clear just minutes earlier.
The greatest chances for measurable snowfall appear east of the I-65 corridor, though isolated snow showers may develop across much of southern Indiana, including Floyd, Clark, Harrison, and Washington counties. Travel impacts are expected to be localized, but conditions may change quickly overnight.
Drivers with late-night or early Saturday morning travel plans are advised to slow down, increase following distance, and remain alert for sudden changes in visibility. Residents are also encouraged to monitor local forecasts and road conditions through the night.
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