Yes, that was snow falling from the sky yesterday. You'd be forgiven for being confused, since it was 74 degrees the day before.

Why it matters: Apparently, winter wants to remind us that she's here through the end of the week.

State of brrr: There's a good chance we'll see more snow today and tomorrow.

• It shouldn't be enough to accumulate — just enough to hurt our feelings (and flowers).
• Temperatures will rise back into the 60s later in the week, just in time for spring to officially begin on Friday.

Between the lines: Though it feels downright rude, the cold dip isn't actually that out of character.

• The typical date of last measurable snowfall is actually March 16, according to National Weather Service (NWS) records.
• And during a typical year, we receive more than 3 inches of snow over the course of the month.
• So far this March, we've only seen an inch.

The other side: The high winds the region saw over the weekend were out of the ordinary, though.

• Gusts over 60 mph were so strong on Friday that vehicles were blown off the road and trees were brought down, causing damage and numerous power outages.

Reality check: It could be worse. At least we're not in the upper Midwest, which is currently dealing with a literal blizzard.

What's next: The spring outlook calls for average temperatures and, perhaps, a slightly wetter season, according to NWS's Climate Prediction Center.

• That means average temps in the 50s, lots of rain and, yes, maybe a little more snow.

Local leaders have released three proposals to reconnect neighborhoods and reclaim development space by capping part of the I-65/I-70 Inner Loop.

Why it matters: The coalition behind the plan says the project could correct planning decisions that have disconnected Indy communities since the 1970s.

Driving the news: The Rethink Coalition, in partnership with the city of Indianapolis and the Indy Chamber, published the final draft of its Southeast Gateway Planning Study on Monday.

• It's the culmination of research launched in fall 2024 and funded by a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the inaugural Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program.

Flashback: When the Inner Loop opened in 1975, it separated Fletcher Place from Fountain Square and Bates-Hendricks, cutting off Fountain Square from the heart of downtown.

• The original construction displaced thousands of families and decreased the area's population by up to 30%, per Rethink.

The latest: All three proposals advocate building an interstate cap, or land bridge, over the Virginia Avenue "South Split," where the Inner Loop is partially recessed.

• The cap would feature parks, pedestrian walkways, IndyGo stops, housing and commercial development while reducing the interstate's footprint.

Zoom in: The simplest of the three concepts would be built over the existing interstate. It would reclaim 8.2 acres of land for development valued at $13.3 million and would provide 2.4 acres of new parkland and up to 585 housing units.

The medium-complexity concept would require modifications to the interstate outside the target area, while the most complex plan would modify the interstate configuration and require INDOT and the city to address traffic.

What's next

☘️ Indianapolis "greened" the canal last week in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

🏀 Butler is searching for a new men's basketball coach. Thad Matta announced his retirement after four seasons with the Bulldogs, his second stint at his alma mater. (Associated Press)

📓 Also looking for a successor? The Indianapolis Public Schools board. District 2 commissioner Gayle Cosby will step down at the end of the week due to ongoing health issues.

• IPS is taking applications through March 20. (Chalkbeat Indiana)

🦩 And in more leadership shakeup news: Rob Shumaker is stepping down as President and CEO of The Indianapolis Zoo. Shumaker, who spent 16 years with the zoo, has been on a leave of absence for the last month. (FOX59)

🚌 The city's vision for a less car-centric culture along bus rapid transit lines is rubbing some community members and businesses the wrong way as work on the Blue Line gets underway.

• Construction on the third BRT line is expected to last into 2028. (IBJ)

Big day, Indy!

Driving the news: It's March 17 so, sure, you could celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Yes, but: What's cooler? Celebrating 317 Day!

State of yay: Created in 2015 by Midwest Leak Magazine, the holiday is a celebration of all the things that make Indy great.

• The magazine challenged residents to use the day to support their favorite local entrepreneurs, artists and businesses.

Zoom in: In honor of 317 Day, we're shouting out a few of the things that make the Circle City special to us.

• Arika is starting the day at one of her favorite spots — North Mass Boulder — and ending it at another — Solely wine bar. Both are spots that feel unique, were built by and for Indy residents, foster community and are perfect places to hang with friends. Because, let's be real, it's the people that make this place truly special.
• Justin is heading downtown with stops along the way to do some crate-digging at Luna Music and Indy CD & Vinyl; buy merch he doesn't need from The Toy Pit and grab some cash from an ATM to secure a double cheeseburger from The Workingman's Friend. Good vibes, good people and good food? Sure sounds like Indy to me.

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True spring can't come soon enough.