CENTRAL INDIANA — Heavy snow and sleet pushed into the region during the early morning hours Monday, creating rapidly deteriorating travel conditions across Indianapolis, Bloomington and extending east toward Dayton, Ohio.
Radar imagery around 3:20 AM Monday, March 2, 2026 shows a solid band of wintry precipitation stretching from western Indiana across central portions of the state and into western Ohio.
Snow and Sleet Mixing Across the Metro
The heaviest precipitation band is centered over Indianapolis, with snow falling steadily and sleet mixing in at times.
Communities impacted include:
- Indianapolis
- Bloomington
- Urbana
- Muncie
- Dayton
- Areas near Cincinnati
Sleet is playing a key role in this event. As it mixes with snow, it helps cool pavement temperatures more quickly, increasing the likelihood that accumulation will stick to untreated surfaces.
Pavement Temperatures Dropping Below Freezing
One of the most concerning elements of this system is the drop in pavement temperatures. With readings slipping below freezing before sunrise, snow is expected to adhere to:
- Untreated roads
- Overpasses and bridges
- Side streets
- Parking lots
Primary highways may remain passable if treated, but untreated routes could become slick quickly.
Heaviest Band West of Indianapolis
The radar indicates a deeper purple shading west of Indianapolis, including areas near Decatur and Urbana, signaling heavier snowfall rates…