Indianapolis gets a short but sweet break from winter today. As of 5:30 a.m. Saturday the sky over the city was clear and the airport reported about 41°F with brisk northwest winds that will ease and shift through the morning. By afternoon, expect a mild, mostly sunny setup with highs near 56°F, making this one of the better late-winter afternoons so far.
This Afternoon
The National Weather Service is calling for a high near 56°F Saturday with mostly sunny skies and light northeast winds around 5-8 mph. Some spots well south of the metro could slip into the low 60s, according to the National Weather Service. If you are heading outside, midday into the early evening should feel mild and pleasant, a good window for errands, dog walks, or anything that gets you out of the house.
Tonight Into Sunday
Scattered rain showers are possible late Saturday evening, mainly between about 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., with lows near 31°F before temperatures creep back to the low 30s overnight. Northeast winds will be 5-10 mph with gusts up to around 20 mph, so expect damp roads and occasional blustery bursts rather than a steady soaking. Sunday turns cooler and breezy, with partly sunny skies, a high around 41°F, and gusts near 20-21 mph.
Snow Chance Sunday Night Into Monday
A light shot of snow is possible after 1 a.m. Sunday night, with new accumulations generally under an inch and the best chances south of the city. Lows will fall into the mid-20s. Monday may start with snow before changing to rain for many spots, and that transition could make Monday morning commutes slick. These timing and accumulation details are laid out in the National Weather Service forecast.
Midweek Warming and Rain Threat
Forecast models keep a more active pattern in place for mid to late next week, with temperatures rebounding into the 60s by late week and multiple systems bringing rain. Tuesday looks especially wet, and the forecast discussion notes a Marginal risk of excessive rainfall for Tuesday into Wednesday. That raises the possibility of urban and river flooding by the end of the week, especially in low-lying or flood-prone spots. Keep an eye on updates if you have outdoor plans or regular routes that tend to collect water.
What To Expect and How To Prepare
Plan on giving yourself extra time for the Monday morning drive in case early snow or a wintry mix leaves roads slick, and keep the umbrella close by for the soggy setup that follows. Slow down in heavier rain, watch for standing water on familiar trouble spots, and check later updates from the National Weather Service as the week approaches and details on timing and rainfall amounts sharpen.
