Residents in Central Indiana should expect light precipitation Thursday night as a weak clipper system passes through the area. The area’s northern regions should expect 1-2 inches of snow accumulation, while the southern regions should expect lesser totals.
On Thursday afternoon, snow is expected to start in northwest Indiana and move southeast by the evening, according to the Indianapolis National Weather Service. Between 8 p.m. and midnight, the most snowfall is expected to occur, then taper off by early Friday morning. The larger numbers are particularly likely to occur in northern counties, such as Kokomo and Lafayette.
The probability of slick conditions will increase as long as temperatures stay below freezing. It is advised that residents keep an eye on local weather service updates and make appropriate preparations.
Significant snow Sunday and Monday
The weather service warns of potentially dangerous circumstances for the remainder of the weekend. From Sunday through Monday, there is a chance of heavy snowfall, with the central and southern regions expected to experience the most severe effects.
There is also a chance of mixed or ice precipitation, especially south of I-70. The next forecast calls for subfreezing temperatures, with wind chills potentially falling below zero. The region should get ready for possible travel impacts, while it is unclear how much snow will fall and which areas will be most affected.
Emergency Shelters
People can use a number of resources to find shelter from the harsh weather, as temperatures are predicted to drop below freezing after Thursday. The City of Indianapolis, Wheeler Missions, and the Coalition For Homelessness Intervention & Prevention created a “Winter Contingency Plan” for the city’s homeless population in anticipation of the bitterly cold and potentially fatal temperatures.
The plan included a number of emergency shelters that people can contact or visit between November 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, if they are trying to flee severe weather.
