January 2023 archive

Updated 01.24.23 @ 6p

Type: Winter Storm

What: Heavy snow and gusty winds

When: Overnight tonight through Wednesday afternoon

Temperatures: Lower 30s

Wind: E 10 to 20 MPH with gusts of 30 MPH across southeastern IN. Shifting to the north Wednesday PM.

Blowing/ Drifting: Minimal due to the wet nature of the snow

Pavement Impacts: Plowing and salting will be required throughout the region.

Summary: Central Indiana remains on deck for a heavy snow storm that will begin late tonight across southern IN, reaching the city itself, between 1a and 2a. Snow will quickly become heavy at times, including rates of over 1″ per hour. Needless to say, area roadways, including primary roads, will quickly become snow covered. Latest guidance is also suggesting embedded convective snow bands (thunder snow is not out of the question) will pivot into the city and surrounding areas, especially just west and north, mid and late morning. This “deformation band” will likely lead to jackpot totals approaching double-digits, and we’ve beefed our snowfall forecast up to account for these bands. “System” snow will end from southwest to northeast as we progress through the afternoon. We’ll then await on upper level energy to deliver additional light to moderate snow at times Thursday (additional light accumulation can be expected). Buckle up, there’s additional winter weather to follow…

Confidence: High

Next Update: 7:30a Wed.