Warmer-than-average weather continues for central Indiana
The warmest winter in 10 years and the least snow in 25 years. Both trends continue this week.
INDIANAPOLIS — Just eight more days of meteorological winter (Dec. 1-Feb. 28) and we'll be putting the finishing touches on what will be the top 15 warmest winters on record in Indianapolis.
As of now, the average temperature since Dec. 1 is 35.6°. That's nearly 5° above average and good for the warmest winter since 2011-2012.
Snowfall has been historically low, too, at under 6" since Dec. 1 and only 8.5" for the snow season — that includes autumn snowfall. This is the least snowy winter in 25 years.
Warmer-than-average temperatures dominate the forecast again this week. Some mid- to high-level clouds are expected at times early Monday and a slight chance of sprinkles. But, overall, the sky should be mainly sunny with similar highs in the 50s.
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There will be a weak cool front moving through the state Monday night/early Tuesday morning that could trigger some showers, but the odds are low right now. The front does shave about 5° off of highs on Tuesday.
Even warmer weather is on deck midweek and it's looking like the warmest of winter so far. A warm front draped over central Indiana Wednesday morning may set off some showers as it lifts north.
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Coverage of rain and storms increases during the day Wednesday. Rain will be heavy at times and there's a chance some storms will become severe.
On Thursday the boundary and focal point of rain/storms looks to set up north of central Indiana.
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That opens the gates to May-like air with temperatures nearing 70° and near the daily record high of 71° set in 2000. However, within a matter of hours, temperatures will go from near 70° to windchills in the teens — meaning it will "feel" 55° colder Friday morning.
The chill Friday is short in nature with the early call for next weekend to be back in the 50s.
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