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Indianapolis has experienced its coldest and snowiest winter in 12 years, marking the first above-average snowfall season in over a decade. The last time we saw snowfall like this was back in 2013/2014. Our average snowfall is 25.5 inches, and we're already at over 28 inches, with some areas reporting over 30 inches. The main lobe of the polar vortex was over the Hudson Bay and Eastern Canada, this allowed an easy tap to Arctic air to spill South. In December we had a quite a bit of snow and a couple subzero (°F) lows as well. During the coldest stretch following the January 24th/25th snowstorm we experienced 7 straight days with lows below 0°F. The coldest temperature I observed this winter was -12°F/-24°C. We were below freezing for 300 hours. 🤯🥶 Although some more snow is likely before spring officially arrives, winter's peak is behind us, and now looking forward to warmer days. ❄️ Conversely the West saw the exact opposite and many saw near or record warmth and record low snowfall. Thankfully many areas out West between now through mid-march are receiving much needed snowfall ❄️

2026 Summer Outlook ⛱️ The northern tier of the country has a chance of running below average overall this Summer mostly due to the emerging El Nino. Some areas could run a few degrees below normal in the Great Lakes. The South and West will likely run warmer than average this Summer. Many in the West that have been drought stricken will have a chance of above average precipitation this summer. While ENSO is primarily a driver during the Winter, it impacts the global weather year-round. It's impacts on Summer are still a signicant. Warmer South and West and a cooler north are very typical of El Nino Summer's. By Summer's end we will be flirting with strong El Nino territory. Conversely to the warm south and cool north in the Summer, Winter likely trends the opposite with a warmer Northern tier next winter with equal chances South.

@heysteph7 Got my windows open 😂

@naturemccurdy Whew. It’s cold this morning. I have a beanie on 🥶😂

Frost Advisory in effect tonight. Cloud cover is a main reason frost may not develop in some areas of Central Indiana keeping temperatures warmer. Best frost risk will be North of I-74. Regardless protect sensitive vegetation in the advisory areas. #INwx

@heysteph7 I am enjoying it because I will be complaining when it's 90°F

@naturemccurdy It’s chilly today.

I hope y'all didn't get used to the historic warmth we had in April! This is because we are in for a chilly May this year. Chances are high for below average temperatures persisting the majority of May with frost risks leading right into Mothers Day for Central Indiana. #INwx

@heysteph7 Yep, and I love it! Windows open

@Daniel74028500 @stormricker Yup. Need this in winter not late Spring!

@naturemccurdy @stormricker Lame

🥶 Time for a change of pace: April MTD is running close to +8°F. Rolling into the last month of meteorological spring & the chill is “locked & loaded.” #Indy #INwx #AGwx #Plant26

Great hike today!

The chill returns. Today it will be chilly but near 70°F Tuesday before temps drop. A few days with highs in the 50s expected. We will likely have a couple nights with frost. Best freeze risk will be in Northern Indiana. #INwx

Very stormy yesterday!

Severe chances today. Remain weather aware! Severe chances diminish as colder air settles in for the foreseeable future. Frost risks likely for Central Indiana early May. Cooler than normal temperatures likely dominate the month of May, but frost risks likely done after Mothers Day. However, frost risks will continue through late May further North in the upper Midwest.

Videos/photo from 5:18-5:22pm of yesterday’s storm - roughly one mile east of downtown Greenfield. @bam_weather @indywx @SeanAshWX @BrandonLaneWX @naturemccurdy

An unseasonably cold pattern is favored across most of the central and eastern US end of April into early May. Possible much below normal temperatures and near freezing low temperatures across parts of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region could damage early blooming crops.

@chazzzwx This guy uses the same graphic for every cold front LOL.

fuck off

@whodeyfans_23 Nope. Frost risks dwindle beyond mothers day as our averages are rapidly warming. I expect the last frost before the 10th of May

@naturemccurdy @naturemccurdy do you expect daily frost everyday for rest of spring ? Please answer I am nervous

Leaning heavily on the chill to open May this year with frost risks likely for Central Indiana. The latest CPC is also in agreement with below average temps through at least Mid-May. #INwx

Tornado Warning including Indianapolis IN, Fishers IN and Noblesville IN until 5:15 PM EDT

Beautiful April Day!

Gearing up for quite an active close to April. 💦 Paves way for an unseasonably chilly open to May. Late season frost threat remains very much alive and kicking. #Indy #INwx #AGwx #Plant26