Mrs. Poteet surveyed the Compound last Monday and opined that “it will never go away.” It was the most snow we’d ever seen at the place we’ve called home for 23 years. It took awhile – but it’s going. Quickly, now. Snow Depth at the Indy Airport: 16 inches 7am Monday 13 inches 7am Tuesday […]
Record Setting Snow Totals
Indiana’s Weather For Friday
An inch or two of light snow is possible this afternoon and evening. The best chances for the biggest totals will be southeast of Indy. Most of the weekend stays dry. Sunday should be the better looking day. The National Weather Service has released charts showing both the Wednesday snowfall, and Thursday morning snow depth […]
Indiana’s Weather For Tuesday
The last time it we had mornings this cold was three weekends ago, when the Indy temp started at 27 and 36, respectively. This time, the cold only stays a day. But is DOES feel like winter again, with wind chills in the 20’s. Does your swimsuit still fit? The coldest morning air settled in […]
Wiki-Poteetia: Indianapolis Christmas Weather Extremes
Remember last year? Five inches of snow on the ground Christmas morning in Indianapolis. Here are some other Indianapolis Christmas Day factoids: Greatest Snowfall on Christmas Day Greatest Snow Depth on Christmas Day 5.9” in 1909 9” in 2004 4.4” in 1926 7” in 2002 3.3” in 1890 7” in 1909 2.6” in 2005 6” […]
White Christmas Countdown
White Christmas? What are the odds? Around central Indiana, it’s around 25-60 percent depending on you define it. The National Climatic Data Center produced the above map, which shows the statistical probability (in percent) that a snow depth of at least 1 inch will be observed on December 25th. The probability was computed using snow […]
Blizzard Maps & Charts
The first chart shows you where Blizzard Warnings had been issued as the new work week begins. THIS map, below, is one computer model’s projection of snow depth by Tuesday afternoon. Some areas could have a foot on the ground. Paging Bing Crosby.
Weekend Weather Update
The Indianapolis high was 39 Saturday. This is the 23rd consecutive day with snow on the ground in Indy. That’s the 9th longest stretch on record. The snow depth is still officially 4 inches, but the melt down should really kick in tomorrow. Here’s the Indy forecast via the Weather Service. Go here and get […]
Indianapolis Seasonal Snow Stats
The National Weather Service had 3.9 inches Saturday February 5th. I’ve fielded some questions regarding Indy snow totals for this season. Here are the updated numbers: 16.6″ December 11.8″ January 05.0″ February so far 33.4″ SEASON TO DATE 18.9″ NORMAL TO DATE 51.3″ RECORD FOR AN ENTIRE SEASON (1981/1982) Days with more than a trace […]
