Residents in central Indiana are advised to prepare for winter weather conditions, as the National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 7 p.m. this evening to 7 a.m. EST Tuesday. Forecasts indicate expected snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central parts of the state.
The expected snowfall may create hazardous conditions and could affect the Tuesday morning commute. The Advisory indicates that while winds will remain calm today, road surfaces may become slippery tonight. Motorists are advised to slow down and use caution while traveling.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook notes the potential for broader impacts, including the possibility of additional light snow or mixed precipitation from Friday into Saturday. It also indicates that residents should be prepared for near-zero wind chills on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
The NWS encourages weather spotters to report snowfall amounts, as these reports help assess conditions and support public information efforts. Snow is expected to move east later tonight after reaching western parts of central Indiana by late afternoon. Residents are advised to take timely measures to ensure safety and preparedness.
Additional forecast details and climatological information are available on the National Weather Service’s website.
