Weak La Nina remains 1/21 INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Central Indiana has had a snowier winter than the last few years so far through January. Will this continue? A weak La Niña is present and expected to continue through the rest of winter. La Niña/El Niño are phases in the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climate pattern which has a domino effect on the average jet stream position through the United States. Colder than average water temperatures off the western South American coast represent a La Niña phase. At some point this spring, ENSO neutral conditions will develop, meaning water temperatures won’t be too far from average. Precipitation Outlook A stronger signal is noted by the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) for above-average precipitation from February to April in Indiana. This does not necessarily guarantee above-average snow, but it gives us a better chance at it. Remember, precipitation includes rain, melted snow, and mixed precipitation. Heading towards spring, April tends to be one of our wetter months of the year anyway. Precipitation typically is 10.46 inches from February to April in Indianapolis. For snowfall in the same timeframe, Indy averages 9.4 inches. Temperature Outlook In its outlook, the CPC has no significant signal with temperatures in the Hoosier state. Our average temperature in Indianapolis from February to April is 43.8 degrees. Warmer-than-average temperatures are favored in the Southeast and up the East Coast. You can always find the latest 7-day forecast by visiting our weather blog.