Central Indiana Begins to Feel First Chill of Fall Season

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Central Indiana experienced its first real chill of the season on Friday, with temperatures dropping into the mid-30s and frost covering fields and windshields from Lafayette to Muncie. The National Weather Service’s Indianapolis office issued a Frost Advisory until 9 a.m., advising residents to protect vulnerable plants and late-season crops.

Areas along I-65, including Noblesville, Kokomo, and Rushville, faced the most significant impact from the early-morning frost. Sensitive vegetation left uncovered could sustain damage. However, the cold spell is expected to be brief.

Warmer air is set to return Friday afternoon as sunshine overtakes the region for the weekend. High temperatures are predicted to reach the low 70s by Saturday, with a gentle south breeze aiding in drying fields and warming parks, playgrounds, and pumpkin patches throughout central Indiana.

Both Sunday and Columbus Day promise to be ideal for outdoor activities, including fall festivals and leaf-viewing drives through Brown County and along U.S. 231. Forecasters warn early risers to prepare for chilly mornings on Saturday, with lows around 45°F before temperatures moderate next week.

Drivers traveling on I-70 and I-74 can expect clear and dry conditions through Tuesday, creating favorable conditions for regional travel. As mid-October approaches, residents should keep an eye on weather reports, as another cool front may bring a chance of frost later next week. For now, autumn weather fans can look forward to a pleasant and golden stretch ahead.