Indiana’s Thanksgiving Weather Forecast Looks Cold, Wet and Snowy

North-central Indiana is getting a blast of arctic air, rain, and possible snow Wednesday due to a cross-country storm.

Several airports may experience delays during the Thanksgiving weekend due to cold, icy weather across the rest of the country.

During the busy travel rush on Wednesday and Thursday, this storm system may cause travel disruptions, the National Weather Service said Tuesday afternoon.

We know what to expect for Wednesday’s weather in Central Indiana.

Some roads may become slick on Wednesday night, according to forecasters at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.

The hazardous weather outlook predicts that wind chills could reach single digits Friday night and into the weekend, causing Hoosiers to freeze.

Besides Indianapolis, wet and snowy weather is anticipated further north, according to NWS meteorologist Andrew White. The Midwest and Great Lakes regions could see 2-3 inches of snow per hour

In areas along the Great Lakes and Midwest, snow piles up to multiple feet. There are areas of Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and western New York where snowfall rates can reach 2 to 3 inches per hour, causing near zero visibility.

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White doesn’t expect the Indianapolis area to receive the heavy snowfall that is expected in the upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions.

Central Indiana could see less than half an inch of new snow accumulation Wednesday night into Thursday morning, according to meteorologists. White warned motorists north of Indianapolis to be aware of potential snowier and icier road conditions this weekend.

Most of this won’t end up sticking to the ground in Indianapolis, White said. “However, it will snow as you get closer to Michigan for those traveling further north.”

According to the American Automobile Association, 79.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home between Tuesday and Monday during Thanksgiving.

Over the past year, that number has increased by 1.7 million, and from last year, it has increased by 2 million.

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Central Indiana will experience a cold and white Thanksgiving due to the possibility of snowfall.

Temperatures are expected to hover around 40 degrees on Thursday with lows around 20 degrees. Into the weekend, White predicted wind chills in the low teens.

Avoid driving on icy, snowy roads. Driving on snow or ice is dangerous and deadly, even for experienced drivers. Over 2,000 road deaths result from vehicle crashes on snow-covered, ice-covered, and water-covered roads every year, according to Kelley Blue Book.

Driving in icy weather calls for slowing down. As much as possible, steer, accelerate, and brake smoothly. Stopping or accelerating suddenly could put you in danger.

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