Is Storm aims at Indiana. What Hoosiers can expect

On February 6, 2025By Littum

(This story was updated to add new information.)

Punxsutawney Phil and Indiana’s Weather Seer Groundhog, Hope, recently predicted that there will be six weeks more in the winter, and these predictions immediately come true to the Hoosier state as it is expected to be hit with an ice storm this week.

Meteorologists with National Weather Service in Indianapolis noted that parts of northern and central Indiana will be hit by a wave of cold air on Wednesday, leading to regions of Indiana experiencing gossip and freezing rain from sunset to midnight Wednesday.

Much of the expected freezing rain and gossip are expected to hit parts of northern Indiana, specifically regions of Muncie and Lafayette, according to NW’s Indianapolis meteorologist Andrew White.

If temperatures remain on their predicted high and over freezing, meteorologists expect the Indianapolis area to be easily affected by the freezing rain, which would limit the amount of ice on the ground.

“Once we get past the Aftenrushiden, we definitely have a potential to get some freezing rain mixed with the rain,” White said.

Meteorologists warned that when temperatures have become warmer, parts of roads throughout Indiana may not be treated, which can cause roads to become smooth as they are affected by the incoming freezing rain.

When it comes to southern Indiana, meteorologists do not expect the region to be hit with freezing rain, but commuters should be careful with wet road conditions.

What criteria do NWS use to determine an ice cream warning?

With NWS Indianapolis -Meteorologists who expect Indiana to be hit with remarkable weather conditions soon, here’s the Criteria National Weather Service User To determine when winter weather -related problems should be considered an advisory, see or warning.

NWS will place one Winter weather advisory When the weather is winning, but does not show other serious weather elements. For example, if NWS expects light amounts of rainfall or snow that can cause smooth driving conditions.

ONE Winter Weather Watch Will be aware if NWS decides that conditions may indicate that a winter storm is expected to hit a region. Serious weather conditions that meteorologists can highlight are heavy snow, gossip or freezing rain, which can cause significant influences to travel.

NWS will warn one Winter Storm Warning If meteorologists believe that weather conditions will be significantly serious and expect dangerous conditions to affect an area.

In case of ice storms, NWS will warn a Ice Storm Warning If meteorologists expect Isaccumulation of 1/4 inches or more on all surfaces.

Other notable advisers, watches or warnings may warn people about:

Delete advisory: If a region is expected to have up to 2 inches of gossip On the road.
Sleet warning: If a region is expected to have more than 2 inches or more of gossip.

Freezing rain counseling: If a region will receive Less than a quarter of an empty ice.
Freezing rain warning: If a region will receive a quarter of an inch or more of ice.

NWS notes that these criteria are only a component when deciding whether a regional NWS station should issue watches, warnings and advisers. NWS also looks at the timing, the effects and duration of an event in addition to the criteria for making its decision.

Indianapolis weather radar

Indianapolis and Indiana Road relationship

Check road conditions, including road closures, crashes and live webcams using Indiana’s online traffic map on 511in.orgor Visit our Gridlock Guide —side For live traffic cameras and more.

Indots car program Provides information on road conditions, closures and width and weight restrictions. The website has a color -coded map of Indiana’s highways and highlights dangerous road conditions and travel delays.

The interactive map also shows warnings about road work, closures, road restrictions and other information that is useful for drivers.

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