With winter officially upon us, Indianapolis residents can anticipate sunny skies today, with a high near 36 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, calm winds shifting south at 5 to 7 mph will grace the morning hours. As the evening approaches, conditions remain partly cloudy with an expected dip to around 27 degrees.
The forecast for Monday indicates a change, ushering in a 50 percent chance of rain after 1pm. The overcast skies will be accompanied by a mild high near 41 degrees. A south wind blowing at 8 to 10 mph—with possible gusts of as high as 22 mph—will contribute a briskness to the air. Less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation is possible, signaling a rather light rainfall to start the week.
Moving into Monday night, the likelihood of rain continues at 50 percent, primarily before 1am. As temperatures hover around a low of 36 degrees, the southwest wind will decelerate to a light breeze after midnight. Though wind gusts could reach 20 mph, the evening will bring less than a tenth of an inch of additional rainfall.
On Tuesday, residents should prepare for a 30 percent chance of rain after 1pm amidst cloudy conditions, and a high hovering near 43 degrees. Looking forward to Christmas Day, festivities may see a 50 percent chance of rain with similar cloudy skies and a high in the mid-40s, providing a mild yet damp backdrop for holiday celebrations. The rest of the week continues this wet trend, with rain likely on Friday, maintaining a consistent pattern of winter precipitation.
