The National Weather Service in Indianapolis provided a detailed forecast for the upcoming week, alerting residents of Central Indiana to a variety of weather conditions, from patchy freezing fog creating potentially hazardous road conditions to sub-zero temperatures that could strike the region. This morning, visibility may drop to less than a mile in certain areas until 8:00 AM EST, particularly north of Interstate 70 and around the Wabash Valley. Travelers are advised to use extra caution on the roads, as the fog "may produce some slick spots on untreated surfaces," according to a Special Weather Statement issued by the NWS.
Following today's mostly sunny skies with highs nearing 40 degrees, tonight's forecast is less forgiving with a 100% chance of precipitation bringing rain, possibly mixed with snow in the early hours. As cited by the National Weather Service Indianapolis, "Rain before 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 4am and 5am, then rain after 5am." Little or no snow accumulation is expected, but with low temperatures hovering around the freezing mark, the rain could make untreated roads treacherous.
Over the weekend, residents should brace for chilly weather, with tomorrow's temperatures dropping to around 28 by the afternoon and a 50% chance of rain and snow before 11am. By Sunday night, thermometers are expected to plummet to around -3 degrees, presaging a cold Martin Luther King Day with a high near 10. The outlook through to next Thursday is for days of partly sunny to mostly sunny skies, with daytime highs ranging from single digits to the low 30s.
The National Weather Service has also issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the area, encouraging residents to be prepared for what's to come. "Sub zero low temperatures and wind chills well below zero are likely at times Sunday into Tuesday nights," the statement detailed. No spotter activation is anticipated at this time, suggesting that while the weather conditions will be severe, they are within the expected winter norms for the region.
