Central Indiana Misses Snow as Temperatures Gradually Rise

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Central Indiana has avoided significant snowfall this morning, while areas to the northeast in Fort Wayne have seen around an inch of snow sticking to the roads. Temperatures are expected to gradually rise throughout the week, with the warmest day being Tuesday when some areas could reach 50 degrees.

Why it matters

After two consecutive weeks of at least 3 inches of snow on the ground in Indianapolis, the melting of the snow cover will be welcomed by residents. The changing weather patterns and temperature shifts are typical for this time of year in central Indiana.

The details

Central Indiana has missed out on the snow that has impacted areas to the northeast, such as Fort Wayne, where around an inch of snow has accumulated on the roads. Elsewhere, spots near Marion and Muncie may see a few flakes, but the region is otherwise just dealing with the cold. Temperatures are expected to gradually rise, with Monday seeing a boost to near 40 degrees as the effects of a weakening upper-level ridge are felt. Tuesday is forecast to be the warmest day of the week, with 40s for most and a possible 50-degree reading southwest of Indianapolis.

• Central Indiana has had 3 inches or more of snow on the ground for two consecutive weeks (14 days), the most since 2015 and tying for the 18th longest stretch on record.
• Indianapolis has lost 6 inches of snow since its peak snow depth of 9 inches on January 26th.

What’s next

A dry cold front is expected to move through late Tuesday, bringing a slight cooldown to more seasonal levels for late in the week. A few waves of energy could also move through the Midwest and Ohio Valley at that time, leading to low rain and snow mix chances toward next weekend.