Updated 02.09.21 @ 7:15p
Type: Impactful Wintry Weather
What: Accumulating snow
When: Late Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon
Temperatures: 18° to 24°
Wind: NE 10 – 20 MPH and gusty
Blowing/ Drifting: Considerable
Pavement Impacts: Plowing and salting will be required
Summary: Wednesday will dawn with quiet conditions in place but snow will arrive into central Indiana by late morning. Initially, we’re only talking about light snow into the afternoon and evening. Snow will become more widespread and heavier throughout the “heart” of central IN during the overnight hours and Thursday morning before eventually giving way to lighter snow Thursday afternoon, eventually ending from west to east. Downstate, a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and brief snow is expected, including icy travel. Once again, this will be an efficient snow producer. Instead of snow ratios of 10:1 we expect closer to 15 to 20:1 ratios (similar to that of what southern parts of the state experienced Monday). The dry, powdery nature of the snow will combine with gusty northeast winds to create blowing and drifting issues by Wednesday evening through Thursday, especially in the open country. Gusty winds will persist Thursday night even as the snow comes to an end, extending the blowing and drifting concerns.
Confidence: High
Next Update: Wednesday morning (video)
