Indiana Braces for Dangerous Blowing Snow and Ground Blizzard Conditions as Wind Gusts Reach 40 MPH Tuesday

INDIANA — Attention is now turning to Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026, as a surge of strong winds is expected to create hazardous blowing and drifting snow conditions across much of Indiana. Forecast data shows statewide wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph, with northern Indiana facing the highest risk for gusts up to 40 mph or higher, raising serious travel and visibility concerns.

While snow will not be actively falling in many areas, the combination of light, fluffy snow already on the ground and strengthening winds could lead to dangerous ground blizzard conditions, particularly in open and rural areas.

Strong Winds Set to Intensify Overnight

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