Jan. 24 | Evening forecast with Meteorologist Drew Narsutis TONIGHT Snow becomes steadier and starts piling up with lows in the lower teens. East northeast wind near 10 mph. Expect 1 to 3 inches overnight downtown, with roads turning snow covered and visibility dropping in heavier bursts. Salt and chemical treatments are less effective in this level of cold, so plan on slower travel and longer stopping distances. Winter Storm Warning continues into Monday morning.  TOMORROW The highest impact period with snow heavy at times and highs in the mid teens. Northeast wind near 10 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Additional snowfall of 4 to 8 inches is possible during the day, and the NWS discussion signals high confidence in 6 inches or more near and south of I 70, which includes much of the metro. Plows may struggle to keep up during heavier bands, and travel could become very difficult, especially on untreated neighborhood roads.  TOMORROW NIGHT Snow tapers to spotty light snow, mainly before 1 am, with lows near 0 to 5. North wind near 10 mph with gusts near 20 mph. Any slush refreezes fast, so watch for black ice on ramps, bridges, and parking lots. Wind chills drop below zero again and the cold weather advisory begins overnight.  MONDAY Clearing skies but no relief, highs near 10. West northwest wind near 10 mph with gusts near 20 mph. Wind chills stay below zero for stretches, so limit time outdoors and dress for frostbite risk if you are shoveling or helping neighbors.  MONDAY NIGHT Mostly clear and bitter with lows near 0 to 5 below. Southwest wind near 10 mph with gusts near 20 mph. Wind chills run well below zero and slick spots persist where snowpack is compacted.  TUESDAY Mostly sunny with highs in the lower 20s. Southwest wind near 15 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Some improvement in air temperature, but the breeze keeps it feeling harsh, and blowing snow is possible in open areas.  TUESDAY NIGHT Mostly cloudy with lows near 0 to 5. West northwest wind near 5 mph. Refreeze issues continue, especially on shaded sidewalks and side streets.  7 DAY FORECAST After the weekend winter storm exits Monday morning, central Indiana stays locked in a prolonged arctic pattern with nighttime lows near zero much of the week, occasional wind gusts strong enough to drive wind chills back into the 10 to 20 below range early week, and daytime highs mainly in the teens and 20s. Most of the week trends drier, but the NWS discussion flags a midweek opportunity for additional light snow, and even small amounts will be impactful with snowpack in place and persistent refreezing. AccuWeather and Weather Underground both align with a multi day snow event and continuing dangerous cold, supporting the higher confidence NWS solution.   ...read more read less