INDIANA — A sharply colder air mass will sweep across Indiana and Ohio late Sunday into Monday, triggering a dramatic wind chill collapse and creating conditions favorable for a flash freeze Monday morning. Weather maps show the region dropping from mild temperatures into bitter cold in only a few hours.
Wind Chill Expected to Crash Overnight
Forecasters warn that the incoming cold front will cause temperatures and wind chills to plunge extremely quickly. The transition from Sunday night warmth to Monday morning cold will be jarring for both residents and road conditions.
Key temperature details:
- Wind chill drop of around 60 degrees
- Temperature crash occurring in less than 12 hours
- Monday morning wind chills falling into single digits and teens
Warm air persists through Sunday evening, with feels-like values in the 50s and 60s. However, by early Monday, the same areas will experience frigid air spreading in from the northwest.
Flash Freeze Risk Growing for Monday Morning
The short amount of time between rainfall and freezing temperatures is raising concerns. Wet roads that fail to dry before temperatures plunge could freeze rapidly, creating dangerous, hard-to-spot icy patches. Meteorologists note that the latest model trends are moving in the wrong direction, indicating a higher chance that freezing arrives sooner and with less drying time.
Flash freeze risk:
- Slight to moderate risk for Monday morning
- Patchy ice possible even with light leftover moisture
- Higher threat on bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads
Sunday Night Warmth Will Disappear Quickly
Weather maps for Sunday at 10 p.m. show Indiana and Ohio still in warm air, with large areas displaying wind chills above freezing. This warm pocket gives a false sense of comfort before the swift Arctic push arrives. By Monday at 9 a.m., wind chills across both states fall dramatically into winter-like territory. The sudden transition increases hazards for morning commuters.
Drivers Should Prepare for Rapidly Changing Conditions
Residents in Indiana and Ohio should be ready for sudden temperature swings and potentially slick roads. Even small amounts of moisture left on pavement can create black ice once freezing temperatures arrive.
Drivers heading out before sunrise Monday are most likely to encounter dangerous conditions. Officials urge residents to add extra travel time and drive slowly, especially in rural areas.
Safety reminders:
- Expect potential patchy ice Monday morning
- Use caution on bridges and overpasses
- Avoid sudden braking on untreated surfaces
- Keep weather alerts enabled overnight
Updates Expected as Timing Becomes Clearer
Meteorologists will continue monitoring the timing of the cold front, as even a one- or two-hour shift could change how severe the flash freeze risk becomes. With temperatures set to fall sharply, residents across Indiana and Ohio should stay alert for updated advisories.
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