Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio Face Midweek Snow Showers as Cold Front Drops Temperatures Into the 20s

INDIANA – A fresh push of colder air is set to sweep across Indiana, with snow showers expected to return Wednesday and potentially linger through Wednesday night, creating the risk of slick spots on untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses into early Thursday.

Forecast guidance highlighted in a National Weather Service briefing suggests that most communities will see only a dusting, but north-central Indiana could pick up accumulations around an inch in the more persistent bands. Nearby portions of Illinois and Ohio in the region could also see light snow, mainly as the colder air filters in behind the front.

What’s happening and when

A strong cold front is expected to arrive Wednesday morning, with temperatures falling quickly through the day. By afternoon and early evening, readings are projected to drop into the 20s, which is important because even brief bursts of snow can stick to colder surfaces—especially after sunset.

Snow showers are expected to be scattered, meaning not everyone sees the same intensity or duration. Some towns may only catch flurries, while others could see a quick burst that lightly coats roads.

Where the best chance for 1 inch of snow exists

The highest odds for a measurable accumulation are focused across far northern and north-central Indiana, where the probability of reaching at least 1 inch is notably higher than areas farther south.

Communities in and near Lafayette, Kokomo, Marion, Muncie, and surrounding north-central counties appear to be closest to the corridor with the best chance for a brief, more organized snow shower band. The Indianapolis metro is more likely to see lighter totals overall, but even there, a narrow band could still create short-lived visibility drops and quick coatings on untreated pavement.

To the west, parts of east-central Illinois could see some snow showers as the system moves through, while areas toward western Ohio may also get periods of light snow as the colder air deepens.

Main hazards: slick spots and quick freeze-ups

Even if snowfall totals stay minor, the bigger travel issue is timing and temperature.

• Untreated roads can become slick quickly during heavier bursts.
• Bridges and overpasses often ice first because they cool from above and below.
• As temperatures fall into the 20s, any damp pavement can refreeze, creating black ice conditions in patches.

The snow is expected to be showery rather than steady, which can lead to a “fine one minute, slippery the next” setup—especially during the evening and overnight hours.

What this means for drivers Wednesday night into Thursday morning

If you’re traveling Wednesday afternoon, evening, or early Thursday, this is the kind of setup that can produce isolated trouble spots rather than widespread shutdowns.

Best ways to reduce risk:

• Slow down when snow is actively falling, even if roads look mostly wet.
• Increase following distance—stopping takes longer on cold pavement.
• Watch for glassy-looking patches on ramps, bridges, and shaded roads.
• Give road crews extra space if you encounter plows or salt trucks.

Bottom line

This looks like a high-variability snow event: many places get a dusting, some spots briefly approach an inch—with the greatest potential in north-central Indiana—but the most consistent concern is slick travel as colder air settles in and snow showers come and go through Wednesday night.

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