Indiana Forecast Dec. 9–15: Arctic Air Keeps Indianapolis Cold but Mostly Dry Next Week

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — Indiana will remain locked in a cold, early-winter pattern next week as Arctic air continues to grip the Midwest. According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s 8–14 Day Outlook issued December 1, temperatures from December 9 through December 15 will run below normal statewide, while precipitation chances stay minimal.

Cold Days and Frosty Nights Across Indiana

Forecasters say Hoosiers can expect:

• Highs in the 30s to low 40s
• Lows dipping into the 20s

Cities including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Evansville will see a stretch of bright, crisp afternoons followed by cold, frosty mornings, typical of early December when Arctic air settles deep into the Ohio Valley.

Despite the chill, the week ahead brings plenty of sunshine and very little moisture — a quiet setup for travelers and commuters.

Storm Track Shifts East, Leaving Indiana Dry

NOAA’s long-range outlook shows the active storm track shifting toward the East Coast. That leaves Indiana under a cold but dry regime, reducing the chances for snow or mixed precipitation.

Winds will remain light to moderate, adding a bit of extra chill but not producing any significant weather disturbances.

Nationwide Temperature Split Continues

The broader U.S. pattern highlights a dramatic contrast:

• West Coast, Southwest, and Texas: Above-average warmth and dry conditions
• Midwest and Great Lakes: Persistent Arctic influence and below-normal temperatures

Indiana sits squarely on the cold side of this pattern, with little change expected in the short term.

Chill Expected to Hold Through Mid-December

While a minor warm-up may occur later in the month, meteorologists say the prevailing pattern keeps below-normal temperatures locked in place through at least mid-December.

For now, Hoosiers can expect a week of cold, calm, and mostly clear weather — winter’s bite without winter’s storms.

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