Hoosiers can expect to see one more day of scattered snow Wednesday before it starts to warm up ahead of the weekend.
There’s a 40% chance of snow expected before 11 a.m. on March 18 until the sun comes out and temperatures warm to 48 degrees, according to a forecast from National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
Snow could impact your commute; drivers urged to be careful
The snow, which may make roadways slippery, is expected to arrive during the height of morning rush hour, so drivers should exercise caution during the early hours.
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Looking forward, NWS Indianapolis predicts the daily temperature high will increase by about 10 degrees over the next two days, with temperatures in the 70s expected to arrive Friday, March 20 and stick around for the rest of the weekend.
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Drivers can use a free live traffic map from Waze to navigate Indianapolis. The navigation app from Waze provides traffic updates, road condition information and offers directions.
How to check Marion County road conditions on social media
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works also shares updates about Marion County road conditions on their X page.
You can also check the NWS Indianapolis page on X, formerly Twitter, for updates about the weather.
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Indianapolis weather forecast
At the time of publication this is the current forecast for the next seven days. Visit forecast.weather.gov at NWS for the most up-to-date forecast.
Wednesday, May 18: A 40% chance of snow, mainly before 11 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday, March 19: A 30% chance of rain, mainly before 2 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light southeast wind.
Friday, March 20: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Friday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday, March 21: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday, March 22: A chance of sprinkles before 2 p.m., then a chance of sprinkles with a slight chance of rain after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday night: A 10% chance of rain before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday, March 23: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday, March 24: A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
How to check Indiana travel advisories
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security keeps tabs on road conditions thanks to its online travel advisory map for every county in the state.
If your county is shaded green on the map, routine travel is expected to proceed normally. Orange means local travel conditions are under a “watch,” in which road conditions are a threat to public safety and travel should be limited.
A county shaded in red means travel might be restricted altogether. “Yellow” indicates a travel advisory is in effect.
What does a travel advisory for Indiana mean?
A travel advisory is the lowest level of local travel advisory.
“Routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas,” according IN.gov.
A travel watch means that conditions are threatening to the public so only essential travel is recommended. A travel warning means that unless you are in emergency management, you are recommended to be off the roads.
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Safe driving tips for snow and ice
Staying safe on Indiana’s roads during a winter storm can depend largely on how well you’re prepared. The Indiana Department of Transportation offers these tips:
John Tufts and Jade Jackson contributed to this article.
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