Indianapolis is staring down a late-night mix of rain, sleet and heavy, wet snow that could turn parts of the Monday morning drive into a slushy mess, especially south of I-70.
Sunday started off cloudy with temperatures in the mid-30s on March 1, 2026, and highs are expected to top out near 42°F this afternoon. Late Sunday night into early Monday morning, a band of mixed precipitation is forecast to slide across central Indiana, with some pockets picking up as much as 2 inches of dense, wet snow. That will be enough for isolated slick spots on roads during the Monday commute.
Timing And Impacts
Showers should first show up as isolated sprinkles or light rain late Sunday evening, then gradually mix with sleet before flipping to snow overnight. The most active window is roughly 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. local time.
Overnight lows are expected to fall to around 28°F, so whatever falls will be heavy and wet and prone to sticking on untreated surfaces. According to the National Weather Service, most spots will see just a light coating, but localized bands could briefly dump more, leading to higher totals where the snow lingers.
Where The Snow Will Stick
The best chance for accumulation is south of the I-70 corridor. The strongest signal is for roughly one-half inch to around 2 inches in a swath stretching from the Vincennes and Salem area northward toward Crawfordsville and New Castle. North of I-70, residents are more likely to see only flurries or a light dusting.
A narrow warm layer aloft could flip things to sleet or even brief freezing rain in some southern locations before everything transitions to all snow. That setup favors slushy, heavy snow where the mix finally settles in.
Monday Morning Commute
Roads could be slick for the Monday morning commute on March 2, especially on bridges, overpasses and untreated neighborhood streets. Even where totals stay light, isolated slick spots are possible.
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement urging drivers to build in extra stopping distance and extra time for their morning trips. If you have to be out, slow down, leave more room between vehicles and be ready for slushy conditions on ramps and secondary roads. Public transit riders should check for service alerts before heading to their stops.
Practical Tips
If you can, consider delaying nonessential travel during the 6 to 9 a.m. commute window Monday to give plow and DOT crews a little breathing room. Keep an ice scraper, warm blanket and fully charged phone in your car, and clear sidewalks and steps to cut down on slip-and-fall risk where slush refreezes.
Keep an eye on local updates overnight and into Monday morning in case the track of the band or timing shifts.
What Comes Next
After Monday, winter takes a back seat to a warmer and wetter pattern. Daily rain chances ramp up by midweek as highs climb into the 50s and 60s, and later in the week possibly into the 60s and 70s. That kind of setup can support heavier rainfall at times.
If several rounds of rain stack up over the same areas, localized flooding could become a concern, so it will be worth checking in on updated forecasts as the week rolls along.
