Today will be the 6th consecutive day of above average high temperatures in Indy. The morning starts foggy and the day will end just a little soggy.
Low pressure will track along a stationary front near the Ohio River, causing showers to spread north into central Indiana. A few thunderstorms are even possible across southern portions of central Indiana this afternoon. Rain showers will continue this evening, ending from west to east late tonight as the low moves away to the east. A few snowflakes may mix in with the rain before ending after midnight, especially to the northeast of the Indianapolis metro area.
The most significant pre-Christmas weather maker arrives with rain Wednesday night and Thursday morning, mixing with and changing to snow as it is pulling away Thursday afternoon. At this time the surface low appears to cross through central Indiana, which would point to little in the way of snow around Indy. Some accumulations are possible in the northern quarter of the state. As winds kick in behind the system Thursday afternoon through Friday lake effect snow showers are possible to the north.
Then: a colder, but dry weekend. Sorry, Who-ville White Christmas lovers!
INDY ALMANAC:
The average high today is 38 and the average low is 24. Records are 64 and -10. The sunrise time is 8:01 and the sun sets at 5:22.
PAUL’S PREVIOUS PREDICTION:
Yesterday’s high was 56. The forecast was 58.
UV INDEX:
1 (Low.)
DETAILED INDIANAPOLIS FORECAST:
Today: Cloudy. Patchy morning fog and chances of afternoon showers. Wind: NW 5-10 mph. High 49.
Monday Night: Chance of rain showers, maybe mixed with a few snow showers late. Low 32.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 49.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 32.
Wednesday: Partly sunny. High 51.
Wednesday Night: Shower chances. Low 45.
Thursday: Showers likely, mixing with snow in the afternoon as the temps fall and winds get gusty. High 48.
Thursday Night: Snow showers. Breezy. Low 23.
Friday: Partly cloudy and colder. High 34.
Friday Night: Mostly clear. Low 23.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. High 38.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Low 24.
Sunday: Partly sunny. High 37.
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