Indianapolis woke up to a winter sucker punch on today, with cloudy skies, low 30s, and scattered snow showers muscling through the area. A Wind Advisory was in effect until 8 a.m. EDT, and while most spots are expected to see less than an inch of slushy snow, brisk west winds are making it feel colder and could briefly knock down visibility in the heaviest squalls.
What To Expect Today
Scattered snow showers are expected to peak this afternoon, with temperatures topping out near 32°F before slipping back into the upper 20s. West winds should run 16 to 23 mph, with gusts pushing 35 to 40 mph. The chance of measurable snow sits around 60%, and any new accumulation should stay under an inch, although heavier bursts could still leave some localized slushy spots, according to NWS Indianapolis.
Commute And Safety
The combo of quick-hitting snow bursts and gusty winds could turn ramps and untreated side streets slick in a hurry, so give yourself extra time, slow down, and take it easy on bridges and overpasses. High-profile vehicles will want to be especially careful in the stronger gusts, and anything light sitting outside that is not nailed down should be secured or brought inside before it takes flight. INDOT says crews remain in winter operations mode and urges drivers to check conditions before heading out.
Later This Week
Temperatures take a dive early in the week, with wind chills near zero on Tuesday morning and highs only in the upper 20s to around 30°F that day. A weak clipper system could squeeze out a few more snow showers Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. After that, the weather flips the script in a hurry, with highs jumping into the upper 40s Wednesday, then into the 60s by Thursday, and near 70°F by Saturday. The fast warm-up should melt any slush quickly, although localized ponding is possible if rain tags along with the warmer air, according to NWS Indianapolis.
We covered a similar late-season slush setup earlier this month, including where the snow bands have been favoring across central Indiana, in our March 1 post on sneaky overnight slush. We will update this story if any watches, warnings, or advisories change.
