The residents of Indianapolis are experiencing typical winter chills with temperatures lingering at a harsh 18°F (-8°C) today, and it looks like this cooler-than-comfortable weather is here to stay for the upcoming week, according to NWS Indianapolis. The current conditions boast a humidity of 74%, with the barometer reading 30.13 in (1021.3 mb). The wind chill has dipped further, making the outside air feel like a freezing 4°F (-16°C).
Looking ahead, Indianapolis can expect partly sunny skies today with a high creeping up to 21°F. The west wind will blow steadily between 9 to 11 mph, though, it may gust as high as 20 mph. Tonight's forecast isn't much warmer, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 10°F; the west wind continuing its presence at 7 to 9 mph.
The city is bracing for a snowy tomorrow as there's a 60% chance of precipitation with less than a half inch of snow expected. The overcast conditions will likely give way to more sunshine later in the day, but not before making the high of 18°F feel as low as -2°F due to the wind chill. Gusts might reach up to 22 mph amidst the west southwest winds.
Clearer skies await tomorrow night despite temperatures plummeting to -2°F. The rest of the week doesn't promise much warmth either, with highs hovering around the upper teens and low twenties. However, Thursday offers a brief respite, with the mercury hitting near 32°F. This warming trend may continue towards the end of the week with Friday potentially seeing a high of 39°F, though this brings a 40 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. "Rain likely" by Friday night, NWS Indianapolis states, with the temperature maintaining at about 32°F overnight.
The weekend could bring a mix of rain and snow with a murky Saturday at a high near 37°F, and a slight chance of precipitation. Conditions on Sunday are expected to clear up somewhat, with partly sunny skies and a peak temperature around 21°F.
