Mike Wolanin | The Republic Snow clings to branches behind the stoplight at the intersection of Beam Road and 25th Street in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
COLUMBUS, Ind. — A winter weather advisory is in effect from 5 p.m. today to 10 a.m. Friday with 2 to 5 inches of snow forecast, with higher amounts possible, according to the National Weather Service.
The advisory includes portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana.
- Moderate snowfall is expected beginning this evening. Growing confidence in a narrow corridor of 4 to 5 inches, but mainly 3-5 inches expected for Bartholomew County.
- A second round of moderate snowfall is expected on Saturday. Many uncertainties still remain but portions of central Indiana could see an additional 2 to 4 inches of snow.
- An Arctic outbreak is expected this weekend with low temperatures in the single digits and likely dangerous sub-zero wind chills.
Timing:
• Light freezing drizzle – Thursday morning.
• Additional Snowfall – Saturday
• Sub-zero wind chills – Saturday night into Monday morning.
Impacts:
• Accumulating snow.
• Reduced visibility.
• Travel impacts.
• Lows in single digits.
• Wind chills below zero.
Actions/What To Do:
• Be weather aware.
• Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.
• Dress in layers.
• Limit time outside.
• Winterize your vehicle and keep an emergency kit inside.
• Bring pets indoors if possible.
• Ensure animals have access to water and shelter.
• Allow extra time to travel.
• Check road conditions.
