NWS: Expect Frigid Temperatures, Rain, and Light Snow in the Coming Days
INDIANAPOLIS–A mix of rain and snow along with frigid temperatures will be moving through Indiana for at least the next few days.
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis says a winter weather system will arrive Thursday afternoon.
“Precipitation should start as rainfall. There might be a little mix of precipitation in the early parts. We might see a few scattered snow showers overnight after the cold front passes through, but we’re not looking at any kind of accumulations,” said Aaron Updike, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
A winter storm warning from the weather service at Chicago remains in effect through 7 p.m. EST Sunday for these Indiana counties: Benton, Jasper, Lake, Newton and Porter. Additional snow accumulation of 1-3 inches are expected along with winds gusting to 30 mph. Total snow accumulations from the storm are expected to total 7-12 inches.
2 p.m. update
Storm warnings and advisories for central Indiana have been lifted early. Only five counties in northwest Indiana remained under a winter storm warning.
9:03 a.m. update
Tipton County Sheriff’s Department dispatch center says U.S. 31 remains open after a crash involving a single vehicle that rolled over multiple times near the County Road 500 North intersection. No additional information was immediately available about the crash.
NWS: Heavy, Wet Snow Expected in Indiana Throughout the Weekend
STATEWIDE–Heavy, wet snow is supposed to fall across Indiana throughout the weekend, says the National Weather Service.
“What we are looking at is a strong system moving in during the day on Saturday. We’re looking at snow Saturday night and maybe some rain Sunday then back to snow Sunday night,” said Crystal Petit, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
“For Indianapolis, we’re looking at anywhere between two and four inches of snow. Right now, we’re anticipating the heaviest snow falling north of Indianapolis.”
The heaviest snow is expected to fall in the northern parts of the state.
Dozens of school systems are either closed or operating on delays Tuesday morning due to weather-related issues.
Duke Energy was reporting 148 customers are currently without power.
4:30 a.m. update
Additionally, 11 schools were
10:15 p.m. update
Marion County and Wabash County are under travel watches, while Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Hamilton, Jay, Monroe, Owen, Randolph and White counties are under travel advisories, according to
10:05 p.m. update
Nine school districts north of Indianapolis have announced school delays for Tuesday, while one district announced it will be closed. Complete list at
9:46 p.m. update
Duke Energy reported more than 15,300 customers without power where more wintry precipitation fell Monday night. Communities affected included Carmel, Cicero, Fishers, Lafayette, Middletown, New Castle, Pendleton, Russiaville, Sharpsville and Windfall.