Dog Scout, 9, plays in the snow after historic storm in Indy
Dog Scout, 9, plays in the snow after historic storm in Indy
After weeks of below-freezing weather, snow-covered sidewalks and slush-lined streets around Indianapolis could melt this week as temperatures climb into the upper 30s and 40s and, for the most part, remain there.
Meteorologists with the local National Weather Service predict milder temperatures starting Monday in Central Indiana before rain and (yes) a chance of snow returns in the forecast just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Here’s a quick look at Central Indiana’s weather this week.
When will temperatures get above freezing in Indianapolis? Soon, but snow could return
Temperatures across Central Indiana are expected to climb as high as 37 degrees Monday, Feb. 9, then higher Tuesday, reaching into the mid-40s and 50s, according to NWS. A chance for snow, however, exists Thursday and Friday.
Meteorologists in a Monday social media post also warned warming conditions could lead to an increased threat of ice jams — when large chunks of broken ice block the flow of rivers — that could cause localized flooding.
What’s the Valentine’s Day forecast in Indianapolis, Indiana?
Take an umbrella if you plan to go out Saturday in the Indianapolis area for Valentine’s Day. There’s a 40-50% chance of rain. Even if it doesn’t, temperatures are expected to range in the 30s and 40s, so take a coat.
Central Indiana weather forecast, per NWS
🌤️ Monday: Sunny early, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 37 and a low with a low around 30.
☀️ Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45 and a low around 28.
🌤️ Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38 and a low around 25.
☁️❄️ Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36 and low around 25. A 20 percent chance of snow.
☁️❄️ Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39 and a low around 24. A 20 percent chance of snow after 1 a.m.
☁️🌧️💘 Valentine’s Day, Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain during the day. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40 and a low around 30. A 50 percent chance of rain in the evening.
☁️🌧️ Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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