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Records? We’ve Got Records, And Looking Ahead…

Meteorological spring began March 1st (though you wouldn’t know it with all of the cold and snow lately).  Snow dominated the headlines in March with nearly a foot that fell.  Cold also was a story as temperatures ran significantly below normal.  Check out these impressive stats, courtesy of the Indianapolis National Weather Service:

  • The 10.2″ of snow that fell at Indianapolis on the 24th set the daily snowfall record and 2nd snowiest March day ever.
  • The 11.6″ of snow at Indianapolis resulted in March 2018 going down as the 6th snowiest March on record.
  • Temperatures ran 3.3° below average.

Though we’re only a few days into the month of April, the fourth month of the year is already trying to “out do” March.  Sleep has been few and far between here in the good ole forecast office with such an active start to the month.  From the heaviest Easter snow on record to setting the wettest day in April ever and widespread flooding, we’ve had it all in just the first (3) days!

  • Indianapolis recorded 3.9″ of rain on the 3rd- good for the daily rainfall record and greatest amount of rain within any April day on record.
  • Easter snow: though some places received more (3.2″ at Whitestown and up to 6″ of snow at Lafayette and Frankfort), Indianapolis accumulated 2.1″ which set a record for snowiest Easter and snowiest April 1st.

At one time what looked like another snow-starved snow season is now getting oh so much closer to “average,” with the late season rally.  As the saying goes, “it’s never over until it’s over!”  In Whitestown, we’re now over 30″ on the season!  Indianapolis is up to 22.7″ on the season and only 3″ below average.

Looking ahead, the upcoming couple weeks should continue to promote an active pattern.  Temperatures should follow the colder than normal theme and precipitation should run above average.  For the snow, we’re not done with that yet, either!  Speaking of snow, we’re tracking additional opportunities for snowfall this weekend and again early next week…  Hang in there, spring will get here eventually…

More of a winter than spring feel this week. Image courtesy of Weatherbell.com.
Colder than average temperatures continue in the 6-10 day.
Additional opportunities of accumulating snow are present over the next couple weeks.
An active pattern remains…
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Near Record Warmth & More Heavy Rain…

The big weather story Tuesday across central Indiana will be the near-record warmth.  Typically it’s not until mid-May that average high temperatures climb into the lower to middle 70s, but we’re going to get an early taste of May tomorrow afternoon. Several records are in jeopardy of falling across the Ohio Valley Tuesday.

Steadiest rains will fall across the northern third of the state Tuesday with scattered downpours through the morning and afternoon hours across central Indiana.

Forecast radar 12p Tuesday.

Heavier rain will overspread central Indiana late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the cold front settles south.

Forecast radar 4a Wednesday.

As the front continues to sink south, much colder air will quickly overspread the area.  By the rush hour, many neighborhoods north of Indianapolis will already be around freezing.  As moisture continues to stream northeast, areas of freezing rain will be possible on elevated and exposed surfaces Wednesday morning into the afternoon hours.  With the recent warm, wet conditions, we don’t expect significant travel issues across central Indiana.

After a quieter time of things most of Thursday, we’re tracking three additional waves of moisture Friday and through the weekend.  At times, rain will be heavy, and we’ll certainly have to be on guard for water rise and increasing flooding issues as the weekend arrives.

By the time all is set and done Monday morning, we forecast additional widespread 3.5″ to 5″ rainfall totals with locally heavier amounts.

 

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