Category: Fog
Highlights:
- Dangerously cold
- Dry times return
- Moderating this weekend
Bitter, Bitter…Arctic high pressure will dominate our weather through the early and mid week stretch. We note high resolution modeling trying to swing a couple bands of light lake effect snow through north-central Indiana later this afternoon and evening and we’ll continue to keep snow showers in our forecast for this reason. Otherwise, cold is the story today. We’re starting our Tuesday adding yet another sub-zero low to the already impressive list this winter. Cold continues Wednesday before beginning to turn “less cold” through late week.
Our next storm system will approach this weekend. As low pressure tracks into the Great Lakes, a milder southwesterly flow will allow temperatures to zoom all the way up close to 50° by Sunday. Fog and drizzle will develop Saturday before “showery” and breezy conditions build in ahead of the front Sunday.
Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:
- Snowfall: Dusting
- Rainfall: 0.40″ to 0.50″
Permanent link to this article: https://indywx.com/2018/01/16/frigid-times-moderating-this-weekend/
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Filed under Drizzle, Fog, Forecast Discussion, Forecast Models, Freezing Rain, Rain, Sleet, snow, Unseasonably Cool Weather, Unseasonably Warm, Weather Rambles, Weather Videos, Winter Storm
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January 10, 2018
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Permanent link to this article: https://indywx.com/2018/01/10/video-brief-thaw-gives-way-to-a-wintry-close-to-the-week/
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Filed under 7-Day Outlook, Arctic Cold, Fog, Forecast, Rain, snow, Unseasonably Cool Weather, Unseasonably Warm, Winter Storm, Wintry Mix
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January 9, 2018
Highlights:
- Foggy days
- Late week winter storm
- Much colder air returns
Low Beam Weather…Widespread low clouds, fog, and areas of drizzle will impact the region as we progress through the next couple days. If venturing out early this morning, be extra careful as sub-freezing temperatures combined with the moisture has created slick spots- particularly on side streets and sidewalks.
A southerly flow will take control briefly Wednesday evening into Thursday and help lead to a quick “thaw,” along with more widespread rain showers Thursday. This is in association with a cold front that will sink south through the state Thursday night into Friday morning. As this is taking place, an area of low pressure is expected to develop along the tail end of the cold front and track northeast. That low will spread moisture back into what will be an airmass turning much colder Friday into Saturday. The end result will be a potentially significant event of an icy mix (sleet and freezing rain) transitioning to snow Friday into Saturday. Much colder air will pour in here over the weekend and additional upper energy will result in widespread snow early next week.
If you have travel plans Friday into Saturday, please keep abreast of the latest forecast. A significant event looms, but we’re still a couple of days from being able to put the heaviest snow zone in “concrete.”
Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:
- Snowfall: 3″ to 6″
- Rainfall: 0.50″ to 1.00″
Permanent link to this article: https://indywx.com/2018/01/09/gloomy-stretch-ohio-valley-winter-storm-brewing/
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Filed under Arctic Cold, Fog, Freezing Rain, Ice Storm, Rain, snow, Unseasonably Cool Weather, Unseasonably Warm, Weather Videos, Winter Storm, Wintry Mix
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January 7, 2018
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Permanent link to this article: https://indywx.com/2018/01/07/video-icy-snow-night-ahead-late-week-winter-storm/
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Filed under 7-Day Outlook, Arctic Cold, Fog, Forecast, Freezing Rain, Rain, Sleet, snow, Unseasonably Cool Weather, Unseasonably Warm, Windy, Winter Storm
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January 7, 2018
Highlights:
- Messy wintry mix arrives tonight
- Briefly milder midweek
- Potential storm brewing Friday
Snow And Ice Arrive Tonight…Clouds will lower and thicken across the state as we progress through the day. We’ll also note a stiff easterly breeze as an approaching storm system inches ever so much closer. This storm system will spread a wintry mix through the state tonight into early Monday morning. Initially, we think most of central Indiana will deal with snow before a transition to freezing rain during the overnight, continuing into Monday morning. Before the transition, 1″ to 2″ of snow seems to be the best idea before an icy glaze develops atop the freshly fallen snow. Based on the expected transition to freezing rain, there’s an opportunity for up to a tenth of an inch of freezing rain. That said, we’ll have to keep a very close eye on temperature profiles this evening as even the difference of a couple of degrees aloft can make all the difference in a faster or slower transition to freezing rain. Expect the Monday morning commute to be heavily impacted.
Colder air will push back in here Monday evening into Tuesday with considerable cloudiness remaining. A milder southerly flow will overtake the region Wednesday into Thursday. Low clouds and fog along with drizzle will develop Wednesday and we may have to deal with a touch of freezing drizzle early in the day before temperatures rise. A spike in temperatures will take place Thursday, briefly sending central Indiana into the 50s before a cold front slides through the state Thursday evening.
An area of low pressure will develop along the southern end of the frontal boundary and lift northeast into the TN Valley and eastern Ohio Valley Friday. As colder air presses into the region, precipitation will change from a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain to all snow through the day Friday. It’s far too early to get specifics around accumulation ideas, but this storm has potential to be significant. Much colder air will whip in here next weekend.
Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:
- Snowfall: 2″ – 4″
- Rainfall: 0.50″ – 0.75″
Permanent link to this article: https://indywx.com/2018/01/07/busy-busy-busy/
Highlights:
- Bitter cold eases
- Mix of snow and ice
- Milder midweek
Bitter Today; Wintry Mix By Sunday Evening…Most central Indiana reporting sites are checking in this morning between 6° and 10° below zero, but we note a couple of spots are even colder. Arctic high pressure will remain in control of our weather today, leading to sunny and bitter conditions.
An approaching storm system Sunday will help increase our cloud cover through the morning and we expect snow to develop by evening. As warmer air aloft works into the region, a transition to freezing rain is expected during the overnight into early Monday morning. The morning commute looks very messy Monday.
Moderating temperatures will develop by midweek and as the milder air moves over the cold surface, thick fog and areas of drizzle and light rain will develop Wednesday. A cold front will sweep through the state Thursday with showers and we’re keeping close tabs on a secondary piece of energy that will lead to a wintry close to the work week for portions of the Ohio Valley. In fact, a significant winter event should develop out of this pattern Friday into Saturday. The early call for now is that this is east of our region, but stay tuned. Snow showers will fly in the colder air to close the week regardless.
Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:
- Snowfall: 1″ – 2″
- Rainfall: 0.50″ – 0.75″
Permanent link to this article: https://indywx.com/2018/01/06/frigid-saturday-gives-way-to-a-messy-sunday-evening/
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Filed under Arctic Cold, Christmas/ Thanksgiving, Drizzle, Fog, Forecast Discussion, Forecast Models, Rain, Unseasonably Cool Weather, Unseasonably Warm, Weather Videos
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December 18, 2017
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Filed under 7-Day Outlook, Fog, Forecast, Hail, Rain, Severe Weather, Spring Tease, T-storms, Unseasonably Cool Weather, Unseasonably Warm, Windy
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February 20, 2017
Highlights:
- Dense morning fog
- Tuesday showers
- Severe potential Friday
- Much colder this weekend
Two Seasons This Week…We’re starting the work week with dense fog across central Indiana. This will eventually burn off to a variably cloudy sky by afternoon, along with continued unseasonably warm temperatures.
A weak weather system will press through the state Tuesday and this will help lead to a period of showers Tuesday morning into the early afternoon hours. This won’t be a big event (most neighborhoods should accumulate between 0.10″-0.25″ of rain), but plan to pack the rain gear as you leave the house Tuesday morning.
A much stronger storm system will impact the region Thursday into Friday. As strong low pressure passes by to our northwest it’ll help pull anomalously warm, moist air northward Friday. Strong to severe thunderstorms may occur along the strong cold front that will pass late Friday. While we still have time to “fine tune” details on timing, early thinking would place greatest emphasis on large hail and damaging wind potential. Stay tuned.
Much colder air will hit with authority Friday night and set-up a wintry weekend. The spring-like feel of this past weekend will be all but a distant memory and flurries may fly Saturday morning in the colder, blustery air.
Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:
- Snowfall: Trace
- Rainfall: 0.50″ – 1.00″
Permanent link to this article: https://indywx.com/2017/02/20/spring-like-now-but-winter-returns-this-weekend/
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Filed under 7-Day Outlook, Drizzle, Fog, Forecast Discussion, Forecast Models, Rain, snow, Unseasonably Cool Weather, Unseasonably Warm, Windy
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February 10, 2017
Happy Friday, friends. We’re still cold this morning, but a look at the change in temperatures compared to 24 hours ago shows the milder trend that will be with us through the upcoming weekend. Highs today will reach the upper 40s and 55-60 Saturday.
Winds will turn strong and gusty out of the southwest this afternoon, noted by the tightly packed isobars (lines of equal pressure) along with considerable mid and high level clouds.
Clouds will lower and thicken Saturday and we may also have to deal with periods of fog, as well. Showers and drizzle will lift into town as the day progresses, especially by afternoon and evening.
We don’t expect heavy rain this weekend. In fact, model data continues to really back off on expected totals. The general consensus is between 0.15″ and 0.25″ across central Indiana.
After a mild Saturday, cooler (but not cold) air will ooze into the Ohio Valley Sunday.
Resurgent cold air will blow into town during the middle and latter portions of the upcoming work week. Highs will return to the 30s with overnight lows in the lower 20s. We’ll likely add scattered snow showers into the mix as well.
Permanent link to this article: https://indywx.com/2017/02/10/friday-morning-notebook-warmer-times-this-weekend/
Highlights:
- Dense fog this morning
- Turning much colder this week
- Scattered snow showers late week
Low Beams On…Dense fog engulfs most of central IN this morning. Make sure you have the low beams on this morning as you head off to work and school and allow extra time. A shower is possible at any point today, but particularly across the eastern half of the state.
Our next storm system will push through mid week. Southwest winds will increase Wednesday and scattered showers will accompany a cold front moving through the state. Temperatures will fall Wednesday night into Thursday and scattered snow showers will develop.
The theme late in the week and for the weekend will be a wintry one. Upper level energy will interact with the colder conditions and result in scattered snow showers from time to time into the weekend. The active northwest flow will remain into next week, as well, and we’ll have to keep a close eye for the prospects of a more “robust” clipper impacting the region just beyond this forecast period.
Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:
- Snowfall: Dusting – 1″
- Rainfall: 0.10″ – 0.25″
Permanent link to this article: https://indywx.com/2017/01/23/foggy-start-winter-returns/
