INDIANAPOLIS — Arctic air is pushing in, keeping temperatures well below average today and tomorrow.
We'll hold steady in the mid to low 30s through the remainder of the morning and afternoon. A cold northwest wind gusting to 35+ mph at times will also bring lake-effect snow showers, especially across the northeastern tier of the state.
As of this morning, the far eastern and southeastern counties of Indiana are under Winter Weather Advisories. However, additional counties could be included when or if forecast confidence becomes greater that the criteria will be met.
Either way, a zone from Richmond-Muncie-Kokomo-Hartford City down wind of Lake Michigan has the greatest probability of heavier lake-enhanced snow bands and/or snow squalls through the afternoon hours.
Remember that snow squalls are narrow, intense bursts of snow accompanied by gusty wind that can drop locally heavy snow, quickly changing road/visibility conditions, and can be deadly due to how abruptly travel can go from perfect to snow-covered in a short distance. The National Weather Service now issues Snow Squall Warnings to alert those in their path, and you should make sure your phone has the capability to receive them.
The snow will wrap up this evening with a few lingering flurries possible overnight as we see the coldest temperatures in the extended forecast occurring.
Tuesday morning lows will be in the teens with wind chills in the single digits. Highs will be cold in the mid-30s again, but skies will gradually clear, bringing back some sunshine.
Temperatures will become more seasonal by mid-week with highs back in the mid-40s and above-average highs in the upper 40s/low 50s continuing through Christmas weekend. The next rain chance returns Friday with rain showers possible into the weekend.
