In like a lion? The first day of March brings flurries, strong winds and a chilly night

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01-03-2025

Even though spring starts later this month, Central Indiana's weather will remain chilly, with strong winds and flurries north and east of Indianapolis.
Very slight accumulation on grassy areas, bridges and overpasses "can't be ruled out," said Aaron Updike, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
Visibility could be as low as a mile, too, so drivers should take extra care.
"Right now we're seeing snow on the I-74 corridor and north, but it's moving south," Updike said.
Precipitation should end by the late afternoon or early evening.
On Saturday night, temperatures will drop to around 18 degrees in Indianapolis. Winds will settle slightly, but could still gust as high as 18 mph.
"It will be pretty calm as we get late into tonight and tomorrow morning," Updike said.
Skies will be mostly sunny Sunday and it will feel warmer, but spring's not quite here yet. The high temperature will be in the mid- to high thirties, with winds of about 5 to 8 mph, though winds could occasionally gust higher.
Temperatures will warm in the early part of the week, with highs in the 40s and 50s. Rain will begin late on Monday and continue through Tuesday night as a strong low-pressure storm system moves in. Thunderstorms are possible.
"It looks like we're going to be near or just above seasonal for the rest of the week," Updike said.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis weather outlook: a chilly weekend before a rainy week