Indianapolis Weather Today: Severe Storms, Snow Chances & 7-Day Forecast Updates

Early-winter blast grips Indianapolis: what to expect today and through the holiday weekend Indianapolis wakes up to a powerful early-season storm system that has triggered a Wind Advisory for all of central Indiana until 7 p.m. Wednesday. West winds are roaring at 20–30 mph with damaging gusts topping 40–50 mph, lowering visibility with periodic flurries north of I-74 and keeping wind-chill readings locked in the low 20s. Thanksgiving outlook • Temperatures struggle to climb above the mid-30s across metro Indianapolis on Thursday, and winds, though lighter than today, remain brisk enough to keep “feels-like” values in the 20s. • Skies become sunnier later Thursday, providing a dry but cold window for outdoor holiday plans. Black Friday bright spot Friday turns into the calmest day of the long weekend: mostly sunny, lighter breezes and highs in the lower- to mid-30s—perfect for early shoppers or Circle of Lights visitors, just remember heavier coats after sunset when temperatures tumble into the teens. Weekend wintry mix A fast-moving storm races in late Friday night. Forecast guidance points to light accumulating snow—generally 1-2 inches north of I-70—early Saturday before milder air flips the precipitation to cold rain Saturday night into early Sunday. Travel could be slick Saturday morning; keep alternate plans ready if you’re driving before noon. Rain exits by late Sunday, but another surge of Arctic air is on deck for the start of December, bringing more chances for snow showers and keeping highs below freezing early next week. How to prepare 1. Secure holiday decorations and trash cans before peak wind gusts arrive. 2. Layer up: hats, gloves and scarves are essential for parade-goers and tailgaters. 3. Check windshield wiper fluid levels and tire tread ahead of Saturday’s snow. 4. Keep phones charged; gusty winds can bring scattered power outages. 5. Watch for updated Indianapolis weather alerts every few hours as forecast confidence tightens. Stay ahead of rapidly changing Indianapolis weather by bookmarking your local NWS page, enabling push notifications in weather apps and tuning in to trusted local media; timely updates will help you navigate the blustery Thanksgiving week safely.