Wild Weather Pattern For The Next Week!

Good evening. Finally most areas saw sunny skies today, and high temperatures getting closer to normal. The warming trend continues for the next several days, as a very active period of weather takes over. 

We have a tricky situation setting up for tomorrow evening. As precipitation arrives, temperatures at the surface from Indy northward will near freezing. It appears an icing event is likely. Northern Indiana is under a winter weather advisory.

I think Indy could see a period of ice from 4-8pm, but I think Indy may be lucky enough to dodge a bullet when it comes to the ice. *This is a set-up where a degree or two could make all the difference.* It is NORTH of Indy where major travel problems could occur during the evening and part of the overnight, especially the farther north you go. It sure doesn't take much ice to cause MAJOR travel problems. Please be on alert for this tomorrow afternoon/evening from Indianapolis and points north. Watch those thermometers as well, that will be key!

The warmer air takes over overnight tomorrow, and temperatures by early Monday morning will make it in the low 40's, ensuring anything that falls will be rain. The rain comes in waves for Monday, with a south breeze kicking in and highs soaring into the upper 40's north to middle 50's south. 

A STRONG warm-up on southerly winds takes hold on Tuesday, with Indiana positioned south of a warm front and east of a cold front, which is the prime spot to be in for warm temps! Temperatures soar to 20+ degrees warmer than normal across the state, which puts highs ranging from the middle 50's north to middle 60's in southern Indiana. 

While scattered showers/thunder are possible at anytime during the day Tuesday, I don't think it will be a washout. Attention turns to overnight Tuesday for intense heavy rains, high winds, and a few thunderstorms. Check out the wind shear with this system on the graphic below. Despite very little instability considering the front swings through during the night, these high winds aloft are sufficient enough to support a isolated damaging wind threat.

After that, temperatures start to tumble again. Look for temperatures starting to fall by Wednesday afternoon, with some scattered shower activity possible switching to snow showers Wednesday night, as harsh January reality comes rushing back in. 

An arctic air mass will take over again late next week, with highs temps back in the 20's, and lows in the teens. We may have to watch for some snow showers during this time as well. (Thursday-Saturday)

Here is the 7 day forecast. To say the next week is a roller coaster ride would be an understatement. Buckle up and enjoy the ride! 

Thanks for reading the blog. Have a terrific night.