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IndyStar journalists will be updating this article throughout the day with the latest information.The cold front will arrive in Indianapolis between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday and cause temperatures to rapidly drop. Forecasters anticipate a flash freeze andThe storm is predicted to bring 2-5 inches of snow across central Indiana, high winds and bitterly cold temperatures.
is a resource for updated locations and hours of warmings centers as many of the locations people may seek shelter could be closed due to the holidays.With a winter storm of this magnitude, don't fixate on snow totals and ignore the other hazards. With wind gusts up to 60mph, wind chills down to -35, and dangerous travel anticipated, this event is shaping up to be severe regardless of accumulations.
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