There's a constant low pressure over the Hudson Bay that has been there for a long time. There's a blocking pattern off the coast of the southeastern US. There's also blocking pattern off the coast of the northwestern US. Add in sudden stratospheric warming in the north pole and this is what we get:
The rule of thumb is: If it's cold in Alaska, it's gonna be warm in Indiana. If it's warn in Alaska, it's gonna be cold in Indiana.
Tuesday night's low will be -2 degrees.
Friday's high temperature will be 43 degrees with rain. Boooo!
Next Tuesday's high will be 10 degrees and the low will be -7 degrees.
Watch out for a big snowstorm during the last week of January, specifically between January 26-29.
The data for February is showing mixed results. Some of the data says warm and some of the data says cold.
These pictures are from the Sunday (1/5) to Monday (1/6) snowstorm event in Bloomington Indiana.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Louisville KY 1158 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023-025-030>037-040>043-049-090515- /O.NEW.KLMK.CW.Y.0001.250109T0400Z-250109T1500Z/ Orange-Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Dubois-Crawford-Perry- Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-Meade-Jefferson-Oldham-Trimble- Henry-Shelby-Franklin-Scott KY-Harrison KY-Woodford-Fayette- Bourbon-Nicholas-Clark KY- Including the cities of Brandenburg, Corydon, Paris, Salem, Cynthiana, Lexington, Georgetown, Louisville, New Castle, Scottsburg, Tell City, Madison, Jasper, Hawesville, Winchester, Paoli, La Grange, Frankfort, New Albany, Jeffersonville, English, Bedford, Versailles, Lewisport, Milton, Shelbyville, and Carlisle 1158 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 /1058 AM CST Wed Jan 8 2025/ ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills or air temperatures as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, and northwest Kentucky. * WHEN...From 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ this evening to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
The AI forecast (see below) suggests that there will be a pattern flip after this and we will get warmer after January 15th and the colder air shifts to our west while Indiana remains on the border between warm air to the east and cold air to the west. We shall see. But doesn't that high of 52 degrees look nice on January 15th?
Here are some links that might be helpful:
Delays and Closings from Indiana Public Media (WFIU & WTIU)
https://indianapublicmedia.org/closings/
INDOT basic information
https://www.in.gov/indot/travel-conditions/travel-information/
INDOT traffic camera for Bloomington
https://511in.org/@-86.61691,39.19992,10?show=normalCameras#camera/3888/1546797961
How busy is the traffic on the roads right now?https://www.google.com/maps/@39.150101,-86.5120916,13z/data=!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
IDHS Travel Advisory Map
https://www.in.gov/dhs/travel-advisory-map/
You can also call 511 to get information about road conditions.
If are lonely and feeling depressed and, being shut-in makes you feel even more depressed, call 988 for help. Someone is always available to talk you.
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around a tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
The National Weather Service is calling for 6 inches of snow. Between now and Sunday morning, you're going to see this number grow on the socials from 6 to 12 to 24 and maybe even a 30 thrown in. Don't fall for it. Trust the professionals at the National Weather Service.
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy winter precipitation expected. High probability snow amounts of 6 inches or more, with potential for significant accumulations of sleet and freezing rain across southern portions of central Indiana. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
