Evansville, Indiana – Arctic air is expected to remain an influence across southern Indiana from Jan. 24 through Jan. 30, though the cold signal weakens compared to areas farther north, placing the region closer to the southern edge of the lingering winter pattern.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, southern Indiana falls within a roughly 50 to 60 percent probability range for below-normal temperatures during the Jan. 24–30 period. This suggests continued risk for colder-than-average conditions, but with more variability and a greater chance for brief moderation, particularly during daytime hours.
Across southwestern Indiana, including Evansville and the Ohio River corridor, daytime highs are expected to trend below late-January averages at times, while overnight lows frequently dip into the teens and 20s. Cold nights could allow icy patches to develop or persist on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads along Interstates 64 and 69.
In south-central Indiana, including Bloomington, Bedford, and surrounding counties, slightly cooler inland conditions may support longer-lasting cold, especially in rural and shaded areas. Even where afternoon temperatures briefly rebound, refreezing remains a concern during the overnight and early morning hours.
The Indiana Department of Transportation urges drivers to remain cautious during morning and nighttime travel, particularly in areas prone to refreeze. Residents are encouraged to monitor temperature swings, protect exposed pipes during colder nights, and check on vulnerable neighbors and pets.
While confidence is lower than across northern Indiana, the broader Arctic pattern remains influential, keeping below-normal temperatures a continued possibility across southern Indiana through Jan. 30.
