INDIANA — Indiana could see accumulating snow and icy travel conditions early next week as a new winter storm system moves across the Midwest, forecasters said Thursday.
According to AccuWeather, fresh Arctic air will settle into the region ahead of the storm, setting the stage for disruptive snow and ice from Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4.
Before the larger system arrives, a smaller round of light snow is expected late this week.
After a minor event Thursday, a narrow band of snow is forecast to develop Friday, Feb. 27 into Saturday night, Feb. 28 as another surge of Arctic air drops southeast from Canada. Most areas of Indiana are expected to see a coating to a couple of inches, with locally higher amounts possible in northern portions of the state.
The early March system is not expected to rival February’s blizzard, but plowable snow and some ice appear likely across parts of the Mid-Mississippi and Ohio valleys. Snow, sleet and freezing rain could develop as warmer, moisture-laden air overrides the cold air in place, according to the National Weather Service.
Travel disruptions are possible statewide, especially along major interstates and at airport hubs in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and South Bend. Where rain mixes in, localized urban flooding could also occur.
Forecasters stress that snowfall and ice totals will depend on the exact track and strength of the storm, which remains uncertain. Residents are urged to monitor updated forecasts in the coming days.
