Indianapolis rolled into Wednesday, February 25, 2026, under mostly cloudy skies, with morning temps hanging in the upper 30s. By late morning, sunshine muscles in and helps push the high to around 48°F, while west winds hold steady near 6–14 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. It will be a bright, slightly blustery afternoon around the metro, the kind that feels almost springy if you stand in the sun long enough.
Tonight's Light Snow Chance
A fast-moving upper wave slips in after 1 a.m., bringing a shot at light snow through the pre-dawn hours into early Thursday. Most neighborhoods are looking at a dusting to under half an inch. Lows settle near 30°F and may briefly nudge up to around 32°F overnight, which should keep most roads just wet but could still create slick spots on untreated bridges and side streets. For more background on how we got here, see the windy warmup setup.
Afternoon Winds and Travel
Sun and mild air make Wednesday a welcome timeout from the recent chill, but gusts into the 20s could shove around lightweight patio furniture and give high-profile vehicles a bit of a workout. According to the National Weather Service, gusts in the low 20s are possible this afternoon and MVFR ceilings could develop late tonight into early Thursday. If you are flying late tonight or early Thursday, it is worth checking airline notices and updates from IND before you head to the airport.
Looking Ahead
Warmer air builds in Friday and Saturday, with highs climbing into the upper 50s. After that, a more complicated system lines up for late this weekend into early next week, bringing chances for rain and a wintry mix. Details beyond Sunday are still fuzzy, so if you are banking on outdoor plans early next week, keep an eye on updated forecasts.
