Tracking heavy, slushy snow changing to rain across Indiana Saturday PM | Weather Impact Alert

INDIANAPOLIS —

Snow falling across Indiana on Saturday

A cold Thanksgiving week is laying the groundwork occasional heavy snow All across Indiana this weekend. The temperature may rise significantly turn slushy snow into rainReducing snowfall totals. Not everyone can switch. If you live in snow, expect several inches of snowfall.

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A low pressure will form in the Midwest, primarily northwest of Indiana. Since we’ll be south of low pressure, southerly winds will warm temperatures to just above zero this weekend. Snow may mix or change to rain, creating constantly changing winter disturbances across Indiana.

the big question is how fast The hot wind returned on Saturday evening.

• There remains a possibility of snowfall, especially in the north and west.

• Much of central Indiana may see some scattered showers, but significant snowfall may not occur until the afternoon.

• Light accumulation will begin in western and northern Indiana

• Most of central Indiana changes mainly rain As the temperature increases.

• Any snow on the ground will become dirty or melt.

• Areas in the far north that do not receive rainfall may receive heavy rainfall (more than 5 inches).

• Rain continues at first, then gradually becomes lighter. After this the temperature will drop.

• Late Sunday night: Some snow possible

confidence is still there medium At this point there is uncertainty as to how much snow will fall before rain begins, but trends are favorable:

• North of I-70: 1-2+ inches of wet, slushy snow, but melts when it rains

• South of I-70: Less than 1 inch – Mostly rain by afternoon, all snow may melt

• indianapolis: Brief morning snow → mix → mainly rain, making accumulation difficult

The amount of snowfall will largely depend on how quickly temperatures warm above zero.

(Note: This map does not account for melting. It is rough It is estimated how much snowfall you may receive by afternoonMost of which will melt later with rain.)

• Muddy roads are possible Saturday afternoon, Saturday night and Sunday.

• The accumulation will be wet and heavy. We can get only 8 inches of ice per 1 inch of water.

• Road conditions may improve for some Hoosiers Saturday night as most of the snow turns to rain in central Indiana.

• Snow is expected throughout northern Indiana, creating a wide range in snowfall totals. Some counties in northern Indiana could see more than 6 inches of snowfall.

After a short break on Sunday night, another system may arrive Wintry mix or snow on Monday and TuesdayBecause even colder air comes into Indiana.

• The maximum temperature will remain below zero at the beginning of next week.

• Weakness occurs during adolescence.

• More chances of cold weather in early December.

This is shaping up to be a cooler and more active start to winter.

-13News Meteorologist Matt Standridge