11:45 A.M. UPDATE
A winter storm watch remains in effect Saturday morning through Sunday evening.
Snowfall amounts of 5-7 inches are expected across southern Indiana, although exact amount predictions remain uncertain.
- Overnight lows will drop into the single digits most nights from Thursday night onward, with several sub-zero nights possible.
- Resultant snowfall totals could significantly impact temperatures, especially overnight lows.
- Sub-freezing temperatures to continue into early February which may lead to ice jams.
Wind Chills
- Widespread wind chills of -5°F to -10°F expected from Friday morning through Saturday morning.
- Isolated locations may see wind chills as low as -15°F.
- Sub-zero wind chills may persist into early next week.
Additional Details
- Arctic air arriving late this week will be reinforced by multiple Arctic cold fronts next week, prolonging the cold conditions.
- Rapid river ice formation and thickening is expected on area rivers and streams over the next week.
- With temperatures likely to remain sub-freezing through early February, ice may be fairly thick in spots by the thaw.
ORIGINAL STORY
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch predicting the possibility of heavy snow from Saturday morning through Sunday evening.
Between 4 and 7 inches of snow is possible in central and southern Indiana, making travel difficult.
This story will be updated.
