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Central Indiana Braces for Flurries and Frigid Temperatures, NWS Advises Caution

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Published on January 17, 2026
Central Indiana Braces for Flurries and Frigid Temperatures, NWS Advises CautionSource: Unsplash/ Olivier Darbonville

Central Indiana is expected to see cold temperatures and occasional snow flurries. Today’s forecast includes a slight chance of snow before noon, with additional flurries possible between noon and 3 p.m. The chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach around 28°F, with west winds of 11 to 15 mph and gusts up to 22 mph.

According to the National Weather Service, tonight, there is a chance of flurries before 7 p.m., followed by partly cloudy skies. Overnight temperatures are expected to drop to around 13°F. On Sunday, there is a 20 percent chance of snow after 1 p.m., with mostly sunny skies and a high near 25°F.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is forecast to be mostly sunny with a high near 17°F. West winds may gust up to 28 mph. Monday night temperatures are expected to fall to around 6°F, with west winds of 6 to 8 mph.

Conditions through the rest of the week are expected to include a mix of mostly cloudy and partly sunny days, with occasional 20 percent chances of snow. The National Weather Service reports that snow showers or flurries may occur at times during the week.

The National Weather Service also warns of very cold wind chills early Monday and Tuesday mornings, which could drop to around 15 degrees below zero.