The National Weather Service in Indianapolis issued a hazardous weather outlook for central Indiana, warning residents of potential freezing fog creating slick spots on sidewalks and roads until mid-morning. As the day progresses, mostly cloudy skies are forecasted with highs nudging just above freezing.
Tonight, the city braces for light snow with a 70 percent chance of precipitation and possible minor accumulation of less than a half inch leading to slick travel conditions, during the overnight hours the wind chill is expected to dip near or below zero, particularly in the northwest areas which could result in hazardous conditions for those unprepared for the extreme cold.
The outlook extends through to next Tuesday, with near or below zero wind chills flagged again for tomorrow night. The NWS casts a wary eye towards the weekend, with snow chances pegged at 20 percent for Sunday afternoon climbing to 30 percent by evening and persisting into the early part of the week with partly sunny skies occasionally giving way to more clouds and snow flurries.
Weather spotters, who play a crucial role in providing ground-truth reports to the NWS, "are encouraged to report snowfall amounts this morning," the service said, leaning on these local volunteers to help ensure the accuracy of forecasts and warnings and the role they are helping ensure real-time information reaches those who need it most, as the city gears up to respond to the wintry preview of the season.
