Central Indiana residents should prepare for ongoing winter weather as light snow, strong winds, and dangerously cold wind chills move through the region, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
Light snow showers will gradually taper off this evening, with total snow accumulations of up to one inch possible. Gusty winds reaching up to 35 mph will also diminish overnight. However, those winds will contribute to frigid conditions, with wind chills near zero expected around sunrise Thursday morning.
Cold conditions will persist into Thursday, with wind chills near zero continuing through mid-morning. Additional chances for light snow are forecast from Thursday night through Saturday night, with minor accumulations possible during that period.
The coldest temperatures of the stretch are expected late Sunday night into Tuesday, when sub-zero wind chills as low as -10 degrees could impact central Indiana.
The National Weather Service reports that spotter activation is not expected at this time but encourages residents to remain weather-aware as conditions evolve.
Drivers are urged to use caution on roads where light snow and gusty winds could cause slick spots, and residents should take precautions to protect themselves, pets, and property from the prolonged cold.