Central Indiana faces sharp drop in temperature

Residents of central Indiana will experience a dramatic shift in conditions this week. Temperatures will fall from the 60s to the upper 40s by Thursday. This change marks a distinct end to the mild early November weather.

The week began with clear skies and highs in the low to mid-60s on Monday. Lows dropped into the upper 30s and low 40s overnight. A weak front moved through the region on Tuesday morning, but it brought little moisture. Highs remained in the mid to upper 60s.

A stronger weather system developed near Illinois and moved toward the state on Wednesday. Clouds increased throughout the day. Scattered showers arrived by the afternoon and evening. Highs held in the low to mid-60s before the rain began. A few thunderstorms were possible late in the day, though severe weather was not expected.

Rain will continue through much of Thursday as the system passes. Colder air pushes in behind the front, causing a large temperature drop. Highs are forecast to reach only the upper 40s to low 50s. This represents a significant cooldown from earlier in the week. Scattered showers will persist, with a few snowflakes possible by evening.

Lingering moisture from Lake Michigan may keep a few showers in the forecast for Friday. Precipitation might mix with snowflakes, particularly north of Indianapolis. Highs will struggle to reach the mid to upper 40s. The system moves out by the weekend, leaving sunny conditions behind.

Temperatures remain on the chilly side for Saturday and Sunday. Highs are expected in the mid to upper 40s on Saturday. Sunday will see highs push into the 50s. High pressure builds back in for early next week. Highs should return to the upper 50s to low 60s by Monday and Tuesday.

The weather service predicts mostly dry conditions for the start of the new week. The shift from mild to cold occurs over a two-day period. The drop in temperature is the primary change for commuters and outdoor workers this week.