Cold Air Brings Showers and Wind to Indiana
Highs in the low to mid 40s and gusty northwest winds accompany scattered light showers through Thursday.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Current Conditions
A much cooler airmass has settled into central Indiana, bringing scattered light showers and highs only in the low to mid 40s on Thursday. Northwest winds gusting to 20-25 mph will push wind chills into the upper 30s for much of the afternoon.
Why it matters
The cold, wet and windy stretch affects commutes and outdoor plans across the state, with temperatures dropping into the mid 30s Thursday night. Residents of northern Indiana may see a few snowflakes mixed with rain, though accumulation is not expected.
Forecast figures show Thursday highs in the low to mid 40s with northwest gusts of 20-25 mph and overnight lows in the mid 30s. The forecast does not specify total precipitation amounts or whether the rain-snow mix in northwest Indiana will produce any measurable impacts.
The details
Periodic light precipitation continues through the overnight hours into Friday, wrapping up by midday. Winds remain out of the northwest at 10-15 mph Thursday night, and a rain and snow mix is possible in northwest Indiana during the Friday morning commute.
Timeline
Thursday, November 12, 2026: Scattered light showers and cold, windy conditions across central Indiana.
Thursday night, November 12, 2026: Light precipitation with possible snowflakes, mainly in northern Indiana.
Friday, November 13, 2026: Light precipitation ends by early afternoon; possible rain-snow mix in northwest Indiana.
Saturday, November 14, 2026: Dry weather returns with scattered clouds and highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Sunday, November 15, 2026: Clearing skies with highs in the upper 40s.
Seasonal Patterns
This cold snap is consistent with the seasonal transition from autumn into early winter that Indiana typically experiences in mid-November, when northwest flow brings cooler airmasses into the state. The forecast's projected warming trend next week would place this brief chill within a normal pattern of mid-autumn temperature swings rather than a sustained shift.
Dress in layers and plan for wind chills in the upper 30s during Thursday afternoon outdoor activities. Allow extra time for the Friday morning commute in northwest Indiana, where a rain and snow mix could make roads slick.
The takeaway
Cold, windy weather hits Indiana this week before a dry, warming trend returns by the weekend. Keep a warm layer handy for the next two days, especially for early-morning and evening travel.
What happens next
Dry weather returns for the weekend, with a gradual warming trend expected next week and Friday night lows dropping into the mid and upper 20s across much of central Indiana.
Further reading
For the latest readings and short-term changes across the state, see Current Conditions for Indiana.
