INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indianapolis residents are bracing for a sweep of frigid weather, with forecasts from the National Weather Service suggesting a plunge in temperatures and upcoming snow events. The city's relatively stable start today, with just scattered flurries before 9 a.m. and highs expected to reach 27 degrees, will give way to snow likely after 2 a.m tonight, and increasing cloud cover, as a cold front moves through the area.
Tonight, temperatures will drop to around 21°F with south-southwest winds of 7–13 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. The National Weather Service reports a 60% chance of precipitation, with less than half an inch of new snow possible. Scattered snow showers are expected over the weekend, mainly Friday morning and Saturday before 1 p.m., with highs near 26°F.
Wind chills today are as low as -1°F. The NWS warns sub-zero wind chills near -10°F are possible Sunday night into Tuesday. Residents are advised to bundle up and take precautions outdoors.
Indianapolis will see mostly sunny skies on Martin Luther King Day, with a high near 19°F. West winds of 10–14 mph, gusting up to 25 mph, will make it feel brisk. The NWS warns of light snow accumulations and dangerous wind chills, though spotter activation is not required.
