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12/09/2024

Merry Monday, Indiana! We really hope that you’re enjoying this vacation from below-freezing temperatures and actively encourage you to bask in the glorious warmth as best you can because guess what! These ambient temperatures in the 50s have a lifespan numbered in HOURS at this point. So just when will Mr. Snow Miser do his lovely little song and dance near you? Find your region below to find out!

NORTHERN INDIANA… Today, Monday, is a rainy wet mess with daytime highs in the low to mid 50s. While the rain should push out by evening, it will take the 50s away with it. Tomorrow’s (Tuesday) high is going to struggle to break out of the upper 30s and by nightfall, the chance for snow re-enters the chat with overnight lows dropping into the mid-20s. Wednesday’s highs will linger in the low 20s and continue to set the stage for additional snowfall, which may be heavy at times. Confidence in snow totals and locations remains up in the air. Still, we’ll post our Snowcast Tuesday - but we’re less worried about the snow totals than we are the super crispy air dropping overnight temperatures to the single digits and gusty winds bringing wind chills below zero! Thursday’s high will struggle to reach the mid-TEENS as the snowy trend continues through at least the morning hours before clearing away to an overnight low once again threatening to settle into the upper-single digits. Friday will have highs that are a bit more reasonable, hovering back up near the freezing mark - but a good chance of snow showers will persist from Friday night through Saturday night until temperatures pop back into the low 40s and turn snow showers into possible rain showers. Weekend lows will hover in the upper 20s to low 30s.

CENTRAL INDIANA… Monday (Today) starts us off with mixed sunshine and highs in the low to mid-50s through the rest of the afternoon. Rain chances do re-enter the chat this evening along with lows near 40. From there we can bid farewell to temperatures in the 50s at least for a little while because Tuesday will start us off with highs in the mid-40s and rain that may taper off into light snow overnight as temperatures drop into the 20s overnight. Wednesday will have periods of sun, clouds, and even snow as the winds kick up their heels and a low-pressure system drops overnight temperatures into the low teens. Windchill will make it feel much colder, so bundle up! Thursday will prove to be a mixed back with sunshine thumbing its nose at highs hovering in the mid-20s and overnight lows in the mid-teens. While Friday's daytime high will likely make a sprint towards 40 during the day, the overnight lows will once again be below freezing, and there is another solid chance for snow returns. Saturday and Sunday will once again welcome rain as the daytime highs sit really pretty in the mid-40s and lows perch just above freezing.

SOUTHERN INDIANA… How does it feel to be the favorite child? While clouds and rain showers will largely remain in the picture, today's (Monday) highs will set in the low to mid-50s with rain chances increasing in the evening and overnight hours. Lows will be mild, hovering in the mid to upper 40s allowing Tuesday daytime highs to try and reach the low 50s again but will likely fall short. AM showers will taper off into patchy sunshine before another round of rain enters the picture and gradually turn to snow overnight as temperatures drop into the upper 20s and low 30s overnight. While Wednesday highs will make a sprint into the upper 30s after some patchy morning sunshine, we do anticipate that pesky low-pressure system to bring gusty winds and snow showers during the afternoon hours before clearing out for a "lovely" night of lows in the upper-teens. Wind chills will make temperatures seem far worse. Thursday will be bright and cheery even though highs likely won't jump over the freezing mark and lows will be back in the upper teens to low-20s. Friday will once again bring temperatures into the upper 40s and that trend will continue through Sunday night with overnight lows ranging from the upper 30s to low 40s, once more welcoming rain chances starting late Friday night through Sunday night.

Once again, snow totals and impacts are up in the air still (har har har) and we will hedge our first educated bets tomorrow as we watch the latest model runs come through. Those totals will likely be adjusted and we’ll keep everyone updated as we obtain more information. As of right now, we’re not expecting crazy heavy snow totals, but a couple of inches isn’t out of the realm of possibility for a few locations. Snow totals for Friday’s system will be posted on Thursday IF that system continues to manifest and be an actual thing. Winter weather is notoriously difficult to lock down and while we can say “Oh hey! Looks like snow! Be ready!” we’re not going to hypecast a monster blizzard just for the likes. There are SO MANY atmospheric variables such as “warm noses” and “dry slots” and things that just don’t really show their hand until the cards are on the table during the event.

The more you know!

Moral of the story? Prepare for bitterly cold temperatures and slick conditions mid-week. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available!

Now if you really want to take a trip to see a true early-season winter wonderland, we highly recommend heading up to visit our neighbor to the north, Michigan! With snowfall measuring feet deep in some areas, Michigan, especially the charming Bavarian town of Frankenmuth (no we're not sponsored) is the place to be! Planning a trip? Be sure to follow our friend and colleague, Meteorologist Brad Sugden, for the most reliable, original, hype-free Michigan weather updates!

PS: While Mr. Snow Miser is a lovely entertainer, we’re our hap-hap-happiest when Bing Crosby tap dances with Danny Kaye. ;)

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12/09/2024

Y'all better soak up these warm temperatures, Mr. Snow Miser is coming back with a vengeance and we agree that he's too much!

When can you expect his visit? Hang tight. Your weekly forecast is coming right up.

12/08/2024

The wind is absolutely ripping across parts of Indiana tonight with sustained winds reaching 20mph and gusts as high as 35mph.

12/07/2024

Tonight's sunset was a real beauty! Did any of you happen to capture it in all its glory?

Photo Credit: ISC's Tia Justice - Angola, IN

12/05/2024

At this hour heavy snow, blustery winds, and poor road conditions are making travel a wee bit dicey in Northern Indiana as lake effect bands continue to dump on the region.

What's it looking like in your neck of the woods?

Video Credit: ISC's Tia Justice, Angola, IN (US-20 & I-69)

12/05/2024

White out conditions are currently impacting Angola, IN! Check out the security cam footage at ISC's director's ranch from just moments ago! We promise there's two barns and a horse trailer about 100 feet from that camera!

12/05/2024

Here it comes AND we're seeing that quick transition from rain to snow!

One of the coolest things about this system is the potential for THUNDERSNOW!!!

12/04/2024

UPDATED FORECAST

The Warnings and Advisories issued by the NWS have remained the same for the most part with the exception of the wind advisories which now cover all central and northern IN counties.

Our snowcast is remaining mostly the same, though we have extended the potential for heavier snow a bit further south than we had earlier thought based on the latest model runs. We hope we're wrong, but we'd rather be safe than surprised and sorry at this point. Keep in mind that these snow totals include lake effect additions that will continue to dump on Northern IN throughout the day Thursday.

The wind has already started to pick up ahead of the impending front and we are already seeing snow, mixed precip, and rain starting to fall across parts of northern and central IN. Conditions will continue to rapidly deteriorate from here with gusts in some areas breaching 50MPH at times.

There is now great concern for snow squalls and flash-freezing conditions, especially north of I-74. Reduced visibility, winds gusting to 50MPH, and slick roads will make travel especially treacherous for the entire region as this band of snow and rain pushes from NW to SE across the state. Make no mistake, the heaviest accumulations and impacts WILL be felt by Northern IN, but Central and Southern portions of the state need to be prepared for their portion of this storm - especially poor road conditions and flash freezing.

This worst case scenario with this system is the one that we're currently watching unfold. With ground temperatures hovering in the upper 30s to mid-40s statewide, precipitation is beginning to fall in the form of rain and a winter mix making for wet surfaces, especially roadways. This will rapidly transition to snow as the coldest temperatures begin to set in and those temperatures will drop from the 40s to below freezing faster than a speeding driver catching sight of a State Trooper on the interstate. That's when flash freezing will begin to occur and black ice becomes a problem in addition to blowing, drifting snow, and snow squall/whiteout conditions.

Wind chills are expected to be subzero, potentially dropping into the negative teens!

Our advice? Snuggle up, put on your favorite movie, make some cocoa, and stay off the roads if you can help it.

We'll keep you ahead of the storm as we continue to track it as well as road conditions and travel advisories.

Be safe!

12/04/2024

Hold please... We're working on a PM winter storm update for you that will be posted soon.

12/04/2024

Good morning, Hoosiers!

Seems our spidey senses on the storm system we mentioned at the beginning of the week are set to verify this evening into tomorrow.

As posted earlier this AM (and we've included that graphic here as well) the NWS has issued Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings for a good chunk of Northern Indiana. Special Weather Statements for mixed precip and slippery conditions and Wind Advisories for high, gusty conditions are up for pretty much the rest of the state with the exception of far Southwestern Indiana where there's not very much activity in the forecast at all.

It's going to be a bumpy ride for a bunch of us as a low-pressure system pushes through and is enhanced by lake effect. While this system will likely bring at least flurries to most of Indiana, and the concern for mixed precip and freezing rain for folks south of I-70, all eyes are really on the northern portion of the state where we could possibly see up to 9" of snow if conditions hold true - especially along the MI/IN border. That said areas of Central IN north of I-74 may still pick up a quick inch of snow as the initial band of snow showers pushes through from NW to SE across the state. However, we anticipate the cut-off from accumulating snow to a dusting or less will be pretty sharp taper. We include flurries in the "trace" department just to make them feel special too.

Conditions will deteriorate starting sometime this afternoon and continue well into the overnight hours and into tomorrow when additional accumulations will be possible as lake effect takes over and continues spreading its festive cheer. Heavy snow and high winds with gusts up to 45MPH are not out of the question - and that is going to make travel absolutely miserable with blowing, drifting snow and the potential for whiteout and snow squall conditions.

Downed limbs and power outages are not out of the question and with windchill expected to drop subzero, you'll want to make sure that SAFE alternative forms of heat are available to keep you toasty until power can be restored.

If you have to be out and about, whether up in the snowmageddon or down in Central and Southern Indiana where slick, icy roads are anticipated, we highly suggest that you pack blankets hand warmers, flashlights, and water at the very least just in case you wind up stranded on the side of the road.

We will continue to monitor the system and keep you up to date with county travel advisories and road conditions as that information becomes available.

REMEMBER: If you live near the Advisory or Warning areas, but are not in them, it doesn't mean that you won't feel the effects of this winter storm. Prepare accordingly.

PS: By prepare we don't mean raid the stores of all the bread, milk, eggs, water and TP. It's a snow storm, not the French Toast apocalypse. It never hurts to keep shelf stable foods in your home just in case the power is out and grilling outside isn't an option.

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12/04/2024

Stayed tuned. We're currently streamlining our forecast for tonight's winter storm and will have that forecast out to you extremely quickly.

In the mean time, Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for several counties in Northern Indiana.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for Steuben, Noble, Dekalb, Marshall, Northern LaPorte, Norther Kosciusko, and Western St Joseph Counties from 5PM EST this evening (Wednesday, December 4th) until 1AM EST on Friday Morning. Hazards will including heavy snow and high winds gusting to 45 MPH.

WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect for Elkhart, LaGrange, and Eastern St Joseph counties from 5PM EST tonight (Wednesday, Dec 4th) until 1AM EST Friday morning. Heavy snow and winds gusting to 45 MPH are expected.

We will keep you posted on road closures, traffic conditions, advisory changes, and more as we continue on through the day and into the evening hours with this storm.

Again, our Snowcast and system forecast are being fine-tuned and will be posted and available, HYPE FREE, within the hour.

12/03/2024

We are hearing multiple reports of slide offs and icy road conditions all across northern IN including US-31, I-69, I-80/90, and SR-6.

In addition, many roads, including I-65, US-31, I-69 and I-70 are "absolute skating rinks" in central and even southern IN, including the greater Indianapolis area.

Black ice is a serious hazard! Please use caution if you need to be on the roads tonight!

12/03/2024

Heavy lake effect snow is falling in portions of Northern Indiana tonight and will continue on and off through most of the night and into tomorrow.

Be careful if you're out and about, the roads are slippery to say the least!

Video credit to ISC's Tia Justice near Angola, IN just moments ago.

12/02/2024

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12/02/2024

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12/02/2024

Happy first week of December, Hoosiers! Well…For some. For others, there’s misery in the form of bitter cold temperatures and having to brave fluffy flakes of abject disdain as they fall from the sky. No matter where you fall on the spectrum of winter weather feels, you’re stuck with it. You chose to live in Canada Lite, so now you get to deal with the air hurting your face for 6 months out of the year. Fair is fair!

All not-so-joking jokes aside, this week is one for the books. It’s a real doozy filled with cold temperatures and snow, especially if you’re up in Northern IN where the lake effect machine is on overdrive. Winter Storm Warnings (St. Joseph County) and Winter Weather Advisories (LaPorte and Elkhart counties) have been posted in effect from 3pm EST Monday night until 10am EST Tuesday Morning. Snow totals from 2 - 7” are expected in these areas with locally higher amounts very possible. Most of these areas already have a decent amount of snow on the ground, so this could become very interesting as we continue on through the week with more snow in the forecast.

Northern Indiana… Well… You get the idea. Lake effect snow is the star of the show with snow predicted through Thursday night for most of the region. Accumulation totals remain to be seen and we will update with a daily ISC Snowcast to keep you head of the game. Temperatures will remain pretty darn frosty with highs in the low 20s Monday and Tuesday, struggling to reach the mid-30s Wednesday before dipping back into the low 20s for Thursday and Friday and a chance for high 20s to low 30s on Saturday. Sunday, however, looks promising for a run to the upper 30s and maybe even low 40s for the first time in over a week! Overnight lows can be expected to stay in the mid-teens to low 20s until Sunday when they may hover in the low 30s.

Central Indiana… You guys get all of the cold and only some of the fun. Today (Monday) a weak system is currently pushing in from IL and will bring light snow to the region from south of Brook, IN all the way to Evansville in extreme Southern IN. The heaviest of it will likely be south of Attica. We do not expect heavy accumulations with this, but a quick dusting can’t be ruled out with this fleeting patch of wintery bliss. Tuesday should be tame and sporting sunshine until Wednesday night into Thursday when another clipper system is set to push through to give you a taste of the Great White North in the form of gusty winds and rain that could turn to freezing rain before turning over to snow. That taste will be fleeting and then it’s back to sunshine and partly cloudy skies to finish out the week. Daytime highs will play in the upper 20s to low 30s Monday and Tuesday before leaping into the upper 30s to low 40s Wednesday. Thursday will bring temperatures back into the mid-20s before Friday starts a warming trend with highs in the low 30s climbing to the high 30s and low to mid 40s on Saturday and Sunday. Overnight lows will persist in the mid-teens to mid 20s until the weekend when you could expect high 20s to low 30s as a compliment to your little heat wave, you lucky ducks.

Southern Indiana… That same system impacting central IN today (Monday) will broad side you as well bringing snow as far south as Evansville as it continues pushing due East across the state. While we don’t expect heavy accumulations, a quick dusting to inch is possible, especially in places like Vincennes, Bloomington, Bedford, Washington, Jasper, Paoli, and Salem. Even Santa Claus may see some of the white stuff! Temperature profiles for the week will offer daytime highs in the low 30s for Monday and Tuesday before a break from freezing temps offers rain and highs in the mid 40s on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday will once again drop you into the high 20s to low 30s, but don't worry about a thing because Saturday and Sunday look to be in the low 40s to a possible break into the low 50s by Sunday! Lows Monday and Tuesday will hover in the mid teens to low 20s all week long until Saturday where we expect lows to sit right around freezing and pop up to the high 30s, maybe extremely low 40s on Sunday. What’s it like being the favorite child?!

Now we are watching Wednesday’s storm impacts for the state as the chance for gusty winds, freezing rain, and snow are certainly there for Central and Northern IN with Southern IN missing out on all the fun and enjoying a spike in temperatures that will keep them in the rain, if they receive anything at all. There’s an additional chance on Friday for another itty bitty system that may impact Central and Southern IN, but there’s far too much uncertainty to call that a definite.

What we will do is keep you all in the loop with our updates throughout the week and daily Snowcasts! So bundle up, enjoy your coffee, cocoa, and cider, and be safe as you head out to shop for the holidays!

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12/02/2024

Hang tight, we're revising our weekly forecast based off new model runs, information, and details.

Right now we do want to make it known that a WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect from 3pm EST today (Monday Dec 2nd) until 10am EST tomorrow (Tuesday) morning for St. Joseph county in Northern IN AND a WINTER WEATHER ADVSORY is in effect from 3pm EST tonight (Monday) to 10 am EST tomorrow (Tuesday) for Northern LaPorte and Elkhart counties.

Per the advisories, Heavy lake effect bands are continuing to impact Northern Indiana and bringing concentrated snow totals between 2 and 4" in the WWA zones and 4 - 7" in the WSW zones with locally higher accumulation being very possible.

We advise not traveling and staying off the roadways unless you absolutely have to be out and about. Please practice winter weather safety on the road and at home.

Stay tuned for your full forecast.

12/01/2024

Good Sunday Afternoon, Hoosiers!

Lake effect snow and icy temperatures continue to be the star of the show as we celebrate the first day of Meteorological Winter!

While astronomical winter does not start until the Winter Solstice, December 21st, meteorological winter begins on December 1st - and boy what a start it has been!

While up to 5" of snow can be expected north of South Bend and along the MI border, most of Northeast Indiana will feel the effects of the lake effect machine as it continues to pump out bands of snow. Flurries as far south as Huntington won't be out of the question, but most of the accumulating snow will remain well north of HWY 30 with areas just a peep SE of the lake receiving the most.

However, those that aren't receiving snow are most certainly not exempt from feeling these painfully cold temperatures. The entire state will struggle to break above freezing with highs as far south as Evansville sitting in the low 30s. Statewide overnight lows will sit in the upper teens to low 20s.

Now if you're headed into Michigan to hunt for the perfect tree or visiting the incredible winter wonderland that is Frankenmuth (HIGHLY recommended), we highly suggest checking in with Meteorologist Brad Sugden and letting him keep y'all ahead of the winter storm watches and warnings that are currently impacting life up that way.

Will this cold, snowy taste of winter persist through the coming week? Stay tuned for your weekly forecast tomorrow at 10am EST where we'll break down the coming week for North, Central, and Southern Indiana.

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At this hour heavy snow, blustery winds, and poor road conditions are making travel a wee bit dicey in Northern Indiana as lake effect bands continue to dump on the region. What's it looking like in your neck of the woods? Video Credit: ISC's Tia Justice, Angola, IN (US-20 & I-69)

Here it comes AND we're seeing that quick transition from rain to snow! One of the coolest things about this system is the potential for THUNDERSNOW!!!

Heavy lake effect snow is falling in portions of Northern Indiana tonight and will continue on and off through most of the night and into tomorrow. Be careful if you're out and about, the roads are slippery to say the least! Video credit to ISC's Tia Justice near Angola, IN just moments ago. #INwx #Indiana #Weather #Snow #Snowfall #lakeeffect #WinterVibes #WeatherReady #WeatherReadyNation

Just a friendly PSA from Fire Department Chronicles about deep frying your turkey this Thanksgiving! #INwx #Indiana #safety #safetytips #cooking #cookingtips #Thanksgiving #turkey #deepfried #SafetyFirst

WHAT'S THAT LIGHT IN THE SKY?!

ISC's Nathan Lorenzen was taking advantage of yesterday's warmer temps and sunshine to get out and about hiking near Bloomington when he spotted something AWESOME! Fire rainbows and sun dogs are all part of the same family of epic atmospheric phenomena. Do you know how these amazing occurrences are formed? Share your knowledge below! #INwx #Indiana #Weather #SunDog #FireRainbow #Rainbow #Amazing #Nature #Science #Education #WeatherReady #WeatherReadyNation

Heavy, blowing snow is falling across most of north and central IN. Accumulation of 1-4" won't be unheard of on grassy surfaces - but the big story will be reduced visibility and slushy road conditions. #INwx #Indiana #weather #snow #winter #WeatherReady #WeatherReadyNation

As ISC's Rick Rodgers captured while walking his pupper just moments ago near Elkhart, the snow is flying across Indiana with many areas experiencing light accumulation! This trend is expected to continue through the morning hours before tapering off just a bit and returning with a heavier second round that will impact the state this afternoon into this evening and possibly into Friday - especially in areas that typically experience lake effect. A swath of central and south eastern Indiana are currently under a Winter Weather Advisory until 10PM EDT for winds gusting to 40mph, blowing snow and reduced visibility. While snow may seem heavy at times, warm ground temperatures will impede accumulation and we expect to see totals anywhere from 1 to 4" across the board in impacted areas. These totals may be locally higher, especially as you get closer to Lake MI and areas that typically see Lake Effect snow. Please give yourself a little extra time to get where you're going today as road conditions may not be the best. #INwx #INDIANA #weather #winter #snow #ADVISORY #WeatherReady #WEATHERREADYNATION

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The boss lady waits every year to see this awesome #Halloween display in Angola, IN. Tonight she had her dark, nerdy, spooky little heart made very very happy on her way home from Rural King! If y'all are in the area, this is a sight to behold and a local legend! You can find this display off 100 N between CR 200 W and Wayne St! #Indiana #angola #spooky #SpookySeason #skeleton #decorations #Fun #fall #fallvibes #halloweendecor #halloween2024

Sharing this video from @Bryce_wx on TikTok highlighting what a 20ft storm surge is capable of. If you are in an evacuation zone or have family in one, get to high ground and move in land as quickly as possible. You will not be able to ride this out on the coast or in your home. Even high rises will have issues as winds speeds increase and are more intense the higher up you are. #hurricanehelene #stormsurge #helene #hurricane #safety #safetyfirst #storm #weather #florida #WeatherReady #WeatherReadyNation

Miss the eclipse? No worries! We've got you covered! ISC's Jeff Watts ton this incredible time-lapse of tonight's partial eclipse #INwx #indiana #moon #supermoon #fullmoon #eclipse #lunareclipse #timelapse