Snowy, slick travel weather developing Saturday across Indiana as winter storm arrives | Weather Impact Alert

indianapolis – this is the one Deceiving sunshine Black Friday throughout Indiana. The sky is sunny, but don’t let that put you off – temperatures are struggling to climb mid 30s today afternoon. Still, with dry pavement and crystal-clear visibility, it’s a great day for a post-Thanksgiving trip.

If you are going on the town for loved one tonight circle of lightPlan for a very cool evening.

What is the temperature expected to feel like in 20sEspecially when the sun sets.

Good news: travel remains weather-free tonight. No rain, no slick spots – just cool breeze and festive excitement in the city.

There hasn’t been much change in our thinking regarding the total or the impacts, but with a system like this, Subtle changes possible in next 24 hoursPlease stay tuned for updated forecasts,

• Heaviest snowfall: northwest indiana

• Lightest snowfall: Southeastern Indiana

• Metro Indianapolis: Still in the area of ​​uncertainty due to possible mixing

You Will not done Look for lots of snow on the ground and/or heavy snow falling from the sky Saturday morning.

an important layer of dry air Initial snowfall and snowfall rates near the surface will be delayed. It can take several hours for snow to completely saturate the atmosphere and reach the ground, and even longer for heavy snow to reach the ground.

• it starts snowing gradually

• Light to occasional moderate snowfall

• Roads are still manageable, but gradually becoming slick in places

2pm – 9pm (“Teeth of the Storm”):

It’s time to circle back – and maybe even underline twice.

• heaviest snowfall rate

• rapid deterioration of roadsEven on treated surfaces

• the journey becomes difficult

• Most accumulation occurs during this window

you can notice Less snow on the ground Sunday morning Much more than what’s on the ground late on a Saturday night.

One of the biggest uncertainties: How far north will the line of mixing travel?

Current thinking keeps it close i-70but this May Proceed north. This dramatically affects the total:

The forecast for Indy Metro and the I-70 corridor is confident medium to low Until the storm becomes more clearly organized.

as the temperatures drop back down 20sThere is a possibility of refreezing. expect black iceEspecially on bridges, overpasses and less traveled roads.

Enjoy today’s cool, bright sunshine and get ready for the Circle of Lights.

saturday afternoon and evening The journey will pose significant challenges, and conditions will deteriorate rapidly if heavy snowfall occurs.

Be weather-conscious, plan ahead for weekend travel, and check back with WTHR for updates as this winter storm approaches.