Indiana — A thick, steel-gray sky hangs low across northern Indiana this morning as Thanksgiving Travel picks up speed. Damp roads shine under the early light, and scattered sprinkles tap gently across windshields. The air feels uneasy—mild at first, but shifting—hinting at the bigger weather punch aimed at Fort Wayne by midweek. Travelers heading toward I-69, US-30, or neighborhood routes should plan for changing conditions fast.
A Wind Advisory is already posted for Wednesday, and winds begin strengthening later today. West winds may surge 30 to 50 mph, a level strong enough to shove high-profile vehicles, rattle signs, and topple unsecured holiday decorations. To be fair, the strongest gusts arrive Wednesday, but the gradual ramp-up will affect timing for many leaving early for Thanksgiving gatherings.
Models hint at a Winter Tease as temperatures fall through Wednesday afternoon. A brief rain-to-snow changeover appears possible between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., especially north and east of the city. Accumulation remains light—generally under 1 inch—but slick patches could still develop on bridges and shaded stretches. Watch for quick shifts in visibility when gusts lift snow showers across open fields.
Thanksgiving Day looks calmer but colder. Skies stay mostly cloudy with highs in the lower 30s and a biting northwest breeze. Travel is manageable, though the chill may surprise anyone driving long distances. The next system arrives Friday night into Saturday with another snow chance as a broader cold push grips much of the central and eastern U.S., affecting Black Friday return trips.
Five-Day Outlook
Wednesday: Rain/snow chance, windy, 46°→26°.
Thanksgiving Day: Mostly cloudy, 33°.
Friday: Partly sunny, 32°.
Friday Night: Slight snow chance, 20°.
Saturday: Snow likely, 33°.
Sunday: Rain/snow chance, 38°.
Monday: Rain/snow chance, 36°.
