NWS warns of snow squalls that could affect traffic in Indianapolis

The National Weather Service (NWS) Indianapolis said the city is expected to experience snow squalls Wednesday afternoon.

The main concern for this week is the possibility of snow showers and squalls on Wednesday, which could impact travel. They warn drivers to drive slowly on the roads if they are caught in heavy snowfall.

The National Weather Service Indianapolis is forecasting a brief period of heavy snow across central Indiana between 2 and 8 p.m., which could make travel difficult.

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“Snowfall rates will be heavy at times, resulting in dramatically reduced visibility and brief whiteout conditions as wind gusts gust around 40 miles per hour,” NWS warns in an alert.

As temperatures drop late this evening, drivers may also experience sudden freezing of surfaces, which can be particularly dangerous on bridges and overpasses.

“Conditions can deteriorate quickly without warning during heavy snow showers. Travel can be dangerous at times, particularly during the evening commute,” the warning warns.

Wind gusts of 35-50 mph are expected during the snow shower and squalls. Also, expect temperatures to be as low as 0 to -10 degrees tonight due to the chilly winds.

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What is a snow squall?

A snow squall is a strong gust of snow and wind that typically lasts one to three hours. They produce white vision and rapidly deteriorate road conditions.

Scattered snow showers are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, with wind gusts reaching 50 miles per hour late afternoon and evening. This could drastically reduce visibility during heavier snow showers and squalls, the National Weather Service noted in its Hazardous Weather Outlook Alert.

Wind chill values could fall below zero late Wednesday evening.

What you can do now. Drive safely!

Prepare for the realistic worst-case scenario, which would include snow accumulation and short travel impacts. When planning your commute for Wednesday, keep the following in mind:

👀 Stay alert
⚠️Reduce your speed
🚨Watch out for brake lights from other vehicles in front of you
↔️ Leave more space between cars

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Indianapolis weather forecast for the week

NSW Indianapolis says it will start to get colder over the next few days, with the minimum wind chill expected to be at or below zero by Thursday.

❄️ Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Increasing cloudiness, with a high near 35. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Overall, less than half an inch of snow accumulation is possible during the day.

☁️ Wednesday evening: Snow showers likely, mainly before 9 p.m. Early evening will be mostly cloudy then gradually clearing, with a low around 14. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 53 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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NWS warns of snow squalls that could affect traffic in Indianapolis

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