INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A much cooler airmass has settled into central Indiana, bringing scattered light showers and a raw feel to this Thursday. We’ll also track the potential for a few snowflakes mixing in late tonight through Friday midday, especially across northern portions of the state.

Today

Expect scattered to numerous light showers developing across central Indiana through the day. Temperatures will struggle, with highs only reaching the low to mid 40s. Northwest winds gusting to 20-25 mph will make it feel considerably colder – wind chills holding in the upper 30s for most of the afternoon.

Tonight

Periodic light precipitation continues through the overnight hours. As temperatures drop into the mid 30s, a few snowflakes may mix in with the rain, particularly after midnight. The best chance for seeing flakes will be across northern Indiana. Accumulation is not expected. Winds will remain out of the northwest at 10-15 mph, keeping that chilly feel in place.

Friday

Light precipitation wraps up through midday, with northwest Indiana having the best chance for a rain and snow mix during the morning commute. Graupel – those small, soft ice pellets – may mix in at times as well, especially between 7 a.m. and noon. Highs will be limited to around the mid 40s. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with any lingering showers ending from west to east by early afternoon. Northwest winds continue at 8-12 mph.

Weekend outlook

Dry weather returns just in time for the weekend. Saturday brings scattered clouds with highs in the mid to upper 40s – a slight improvement from Friday. Sunday looks even better, with clearing skies and continued highs in the upper 40s. Strong high pressure builds in from the west, setting up a quiet stretch of weather heading into next week.

7-day forecast

A gradual warming trend takes shape next week as high pressure remains in control. By the middle of next week, temperatures climb into the mid to upper 50s – much more seasonable for mid-November. Wednesday and Thursday look pleasant, with partly sunny skies and those milder temperatures holding. Lows Friday night will be the coldest of the period, dropping to the mid and upper 20s across much of central Indiana. After that, overnight temperatures gradually moderate, rising back into the mid 30s by early next week.

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