The National Weather Service in Indianapolis issued an early Wednesday update, advising residents of central Indiana of expected conditions. In its Hazardous Weather Outlook, the NWS noted a chance of snow showers over the weekend. Meteorologists report that overcast skies and temperatures near 29°F today are forecast to transition to partly sunny conditions, with a high near 40°F and wind gusts up to 28 mph.
The forecast indicates partly cloudy skies tonight, with low temperatures near 19°F. Cooler conditions are expected to continue through the remainder of the week. The NWS reports a 30 percent chance of snow after 1 p.m. on Saturday, continuing into Saturday night, and has advised spotters to monitor weather developments over the weekend.
By Friday, temperatures are forecast to remain very cold, with highs near 14°F and north-northwest winds producing gusts up to 20 mph. Cold conditions are expected to persist into the weekend, with potential impacts to travel. Snow is possible from Saturday into early Sunday as a winter system moves to the south, noting that forecast details remain uncertain at this time.
The NWS advises taking precautions due to cold and potentially hazardous conditions. While no significant accumulation is expected today or tonight, conditions may change later in the week. Spotters are encouraged to monitor forecasts for updates as the weekend approaches, with snowfall details still uncertain.
