Category: Sleet

Dec 29

Morning Freezing Fog In Spots; Sunny And Cold

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Highlights:

  • Freezing For For Some This Morning
  • Sunny And Very Cold Weather To Close 2014
  • Weekend Wintry Event

Patchy Freezing Fog; Sunny And Cold…Patchy freezing fog has created slick spots on some roadways this morning, particularly just north of the city.  This should burn off relatively quickly this morning and give way to partly cloudy skies this afternoon.  A frosty start will “warm” into the middle 30s later this afternoon.

Stretch Of Dry, But Very Cold Weather…A sprawling arctic high will impact our weather to wrap up 2014 and welcome in 2015.  The result will be an extended stretch of sunny days, but bitterly cold air.  For all of those hosting New Year’s Eve parties this year, we might suggest having extra wood for that cozy fire!

Late Week Storm System…We’ll introduce a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain into your forecast as early as Friday afternoon.  While there are still some issues concerning track and timing, we’ll continue the chance of a wintry mix through the weekend.  Stay tuned.

Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast: 

  • 7-Day Rainfall Forecast: 0.10″ – 0.20″
  • 7-Day Snowfall Forecast: 1″ – 2″

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Dec 24

Merry Christmas From Our Family To Yours…

Most importantly, from our family to yours, here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas.  We can’t tell you how much your support and friendship means to us and it’s been a true pleasure and honor getting to know some of our loyal viewers over the past year.  Here’s to a fun and exciting year ahead of tracking weather across central Indiana!

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Thankfully the storm that’s been a true headache over the last week is almost outta’ here (good riddance)!  It’ll leave some sleet and scattered snow showers tonight as colder air works in, but, unfortunately, it’s not going to be a white Christmas this year.

Forecast radar during the overnight shows scattered snow showers across central Indiana, but marginally cold air and relatively warm ground temperatures will prevent much, if any, accumulation:

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We’ll have new challenges ahead in the weather department, but we’ll tackle those later tomorrow.  Enjoy your Christmas Eve and thank you again for your support of IndyWx.com!  Merry Christmas!

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Dec 04

Thursday Morning Rambles…

A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain continues to advance slowly northeast this morning. Thankfully, most of the rush hour should be over by the time any of this wintry precipitation arrives and we have a couple things going for us this morning: 1.) Drier air is giving this precipitation a tough time advancing northeast and 2.) by the time the precipitation arrives, temperatures will be marginal for many road problems, if any.  By far the more concerning issues are off to the southwest of Indianapolis, including places like Terre Haute (where moderate snow was reported at 9am).

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The HRRR slowly pushes the wintry mix along the I-70 corridor this morning.

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Attention then turns to a heavy rain event Friday into Saturday morning. Widespread 1-2″ amounts are expected.

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Forecast radar shows periods of heavy rain overnight Friday into Saturday morning.

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Much more this evening!

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Dec 03

Another Bout Of Rush Hour Wintry Mix; Longer Range Talk…

We think we’re dealing with another round of light freezing drizzle and a wintry mix for the Thursday morning commute.  Plan to allow extra travel time.

Forecast radar Thursday morning suggests freezing drizzle and a light wintry mix is in play across central Indiana.

Forecast radar Thursday morning suggests freezing drizzle and a light wintry mix is in play across central Indiana.

There’s some longer term data that’s in stark contrast from what a positive PNA should produce (yet alone a strong positive PNA).  Typical positive PNA pattern should promote an eastern trough and associated colder than normal pattern as drawn below:

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Needless to say, we disagree strongly with the NAEFS and GFS ensembles:

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Regardless, the future will tell!  

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Dec 03

Hoping For Afternoon Sunshine; Tricky Thursday Morning…

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Watch For Slick Spots This Morning…A light wintry mix of freezing drizzle, snow, and sleet fell across central Indiana during the overnight.  Most roads have been treated, but still leave extra time to reach your destination and travel safely.  We think we’ll get rid of the low clouds, fog, and pesky light wintry precipitation during the afternoon and introduce at least a look or two of sun into your forecast!  It’ll be a chilly day as highs struggle to reach 40.

Tricky Thursday…Another fast moving disturbance will deliver light precipitation to central Indiana as early as Thursday morning.  With temperatures below freezing during the onset of precipitation, much of this may fall in the “frozen” or “freezing” form.  We’re concerned about light freezing rain and light sleet arriving during the morning commute Thursday and we’ll fine tune timing and precipitation type with tonight’s update.  Temperatures should slowly “warm” above freezing during the afternoon switching wintry precipitation over to just plain ole rain.  Stay tuned.

Wet Open To The Weekend…This morning’s model data is in much better agreement in regards to our wet weather maker slated for the opening to the weekend.  A slug of widespread moderate to heavy rain will push in here Friday and continue into early Saturday.  We think the back half of Saturday will feature drier air moving into the region which will set up a dry, but cold Sunday.

Cold Push Early Next Week…We’re siding with the colder solution early next week for now.  We forecast a cold front to blow through the area Monday afternoon with a quick shower possible (not a big deal).  Tuesday will feature colder northwest breezes and a scattered snow shower, or two.

Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:

  • 7-Day Rainfall Forecast: 1.00″ – 1.50″
  • 7-Day Snowfall Forecast: Dusting to less than 1″

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