As Indianapolis wakes up to a mostly cloudy sky and a mercury mark hovering at 54°F, residents should prepare for a drizzly day ahead. Scattered showers are expected before 10 a.m., with the potential for patchy drizzle mixed with a chance of rain continuing into the early afternoon hours. The high for the day is anticipated to be a mild 57°F despite the cloud cover, while the south southeast wind is set to shift west later in the day, potentially reaching gusts as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 40%, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Tonight, the chance of rain drops slightly to 20 percent before 1 a.m., and the temperatures will dip to a low around 32°F. The wind isn't going to let up easily, so expect a west northwest breeze blowing at about 11 to 14 mph, strong enough to quickly accelerate when gusting up to 23 mph. Tuesday promises a break in the clouds, with partly sunny skies slowly to become fully sunny as the day progresses, although the high will be cooler at near 43°F.
Looking further into the week, come Wednesday, Indianapolis is braced for an increased chance of rain at 50 percent after 1 p.m., with cloudy skies and a high close to 44°F. Rainfall may be less than a tenth of an inch, so while umbrellas might be necessary, flooding isn't a concern. The rain probability heightens to 60 percent Wednesday night, with anticipation of new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch, possibly mixing with snow prior to the pre-dawn hours.
Thanksgiving Day could present holiday travelers and celebrants with a chaotic mix of rain and snow before 7 a.m., transitioning to only a slight chance of rain through the remainder of the day. The high should be about 41°F, which is nearly typical for this time of year. Those venturing out for Black Friday shopping can look forward to sunny skies, and a high near 33°F, but be sure to bundle up for those early-morning doorbusters, as lows on Thursday night may drop to around 24°F.
The weekend keeps the winter motif strong, with a modest 20 percent chance of snow on Saturday and high temperatures staying around the freezing mark. Snow chances rise again to 30 percent by Saturday night, and Sunday won't offer much relief, as partly sunny conditions combine with a high only reaching near 27°F. Indianapolis seems set to receive a full showcase of late-autumn weather this week, dishing out a mix of rain and potential snow just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
