Category: Forecast
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″
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Highlights:
- Fresh batch of arctic air served up
- Watching Sunday
- Moderating next week
Brutal Cold Continues…A fresh batch of arctic air arrived into the Hoosier state last night. This will set the stage for an absolutely frigid close to the week. Wind chill values will periodically reach dangerous levels between now and Saturday morning. Additionally, we’ll add a few more mornings to the sub-zero club in what’s already an impressive list this winter.
Attention remains on a developing storm system that will impact our region Sunday into early Monday. We forecast a lowering and thickening cloud deck to arrive overnight Saturday into Sunday morning, followed by a wintry mix Sunday afternoon and evening. Messy wintry precipitation should continue into early Monday before precipitation departs to our east. Data, overall, has trended colder over the past 24 hours and would lead to more impact from snow and less ice. Stay tuned.
Drier times return early next week along with moderating conditions ahead of the next storm system that will approach late next week.
Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:
- Snowfall: 1″ to 3″
- Rainfall: 0.00″
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Light snow will develop today along with gusty winds and reinforcing arctic air to follow. Attention remains on Sunday into Monday…
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Highlights:
- Wednesday powder
- Fresh batch of arctic air
- Messy late weekend storm
Snow Develops Wednesday Afternoon…Upper level energy will move across the region Wednesday and result in snow overspreading the northern half of the state (especially from Indianapolis and points north) during the afternoon and evening. While snowfall amounts won’t be particularly impressive (generally 1″ or less), roads will likely get slick in relative quick fashion prior to the evening drive. You’ll want to leave extra time on your evening commute home. Otherwise, blowing and drifting snow will develop tomorrow night into Thursday as fresh arctic air pours into the area.
Attention will shift to lake effect snow across northeastern portions of the state Thursday before another ripple of energy drops southeast and sparks additional snow showers across central parts of the state to wrap up the work week. Saturday will be dry and very cold.
Clouds will be on the increase overnight Saturday into Sunday morning and a mixed bag of precipitation will overspread the region Sunday PM. We still have a few more days to watch things unfold, but concern remains for an icy cocktail of sleet and freezing rain after a potential initial burst of snow. While warm air advection (WAA) will likely win out, we’re afraid it’ll be very difficult to warm the surface enough to prevent ice from becoming an issue Sunday afternoon into early Monday. Cold air will sweep back in here Monday evening into Tuesday with snow showers and gusty winds.
Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:
- Snowfall: 1″ to 3″
- Rainfall: 0.10″
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January 2, 2018
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