Punxsutawney Phil and Indiana’s weather seer groundhog, Hope, recently predicted that there will be six more weeks of winter, and those predictions immediately come true for the Hoosier State, as it is expected to be hit with an ice storm this week.
Meteorologists with the National Weather Service of Indianapolis noted that portions of northern and central Indiana will be hit by a wave of cold air on Wednesday, leading to regions in Indiana experiencing sleet and freezing rain from sunset to midnight on Wednesday.
Much of the expected freezing rain and sleet is predicted to hit portions of northern Indiana, specifically regions above Munice and Lafayette, according to NWS Indianapolis meteorologist Andrew White.
If temperatures stay at their predicted high and above freezing, meteorologists expect the Indianapolis area to be lightly affected by the freezing rain, which would limit the amount of ice on the ground.
A winter storm could bring sleet and freezing rain to Indiana Feb. 5, 2025, according to the National Weather Service.
“Once we get past the evening rush hours we definitely have some potential to get a bit of freezing rain mixing in with the rain,” White said.
Meteorologists warned that as temperatures have gotten warmer, portions of the roads throughout Indiana may not be treated, which could lead to roads becoming slick as they are affected by the incoming freezing rain.
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When it comes to southern Indiana, meteorologists don’t expect the region to be hit with any freezing rain, however, commuters should be cautious of wet road conditions.
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