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Fort Wayne, IN Weather Alert: 29° Freeze Nov. 15-19
INDIANA — Freezing November air is gripping Fort Wayne, with temperatures expected to drop to 29 degrees before a significant warmup arrives. Residents face several chilly mornings before afternoon te
By Paige Sullivan · 2026-11-15T11:26:06.069Z
INDIANA — Freezing November air is gripping Fort Wayne, with temperatures expected to drop to 29 degrees before a significant warmup arrives. Residents face several chilly mornings before afternoon temperatures climb into the 60s later this week.
The coldest conditions arrive Monday night into early Tuesday, when temperatures could fall three degrees below freezing.
According to the National Weather Service Northern Indiana office, Fort Wayne International Airport recorded 32 degrees early Sunday morning.
The official outlook calls for mostly dry conditions, increasing sunshine and a noticeable temperature turnaround across northeastern Indiana.
Fort Wayne Faces Another Freezing Night Sunday brings partly sunny skies and afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 47 degrees.
North winds remain relatively light, around 5 mph, before diminishing later in the day.
However, temperatures fall toward 30 degrees Sunday night, bringing another round of freezing conditions.
Residents should consider protecting sensitive outdoor plants and preparing for frosty vehicle windows before Monday's commute.
Drivers traveling Interstate 69, Interstate 469 and US 30 should remain mindful of isolated slick spots wherever lingering moisture freezes.
The National Weather Service does not indicate widespread freezing precipitation or accumulating snow in the supplied outlook.
Monday Night Brings the Coldest Temperatures Monday offers some relief as mostly sunny skies push afternoon temperatures toward 52 degrees.
Southwest winds remain light, around 5 mph.
However, temperatures fall sharply again Monday night, reaching approximately 29 degrees.
That represents the coldest projected temperature during the five day period.
For early commuters, exposed surfaces could develop frost, particularly in sheltered or low lying areas.
Tuesday brings sunshine and a high near 54 degrees, continuing the gradual warming trend.
Tuesday night remains chilly, with temperatures around 33 degrees.
Wednesday and Thursday Deliver a Major Warmup Wednesday marks another noticeable improvement across Fort Wayne and surrounding Allen County communities.
Sunshine pushes temperatures toward 58 degrees, offering a considerably milder afternoon.
Wednesday night remains warmer, with temperatures near 39 degrees.
By Thursday, highs climb to approximately 61 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
That represents a 32 degree difference between Monday night's projected low and Thursday's afternoon high.
The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center indicates high pressure building across the Ohio Valley, supporting generally dry conditions.
Although lake effect precipitation remains possible elsewhere near the Great Lakes, the Fort Wayne outlook does not indicate local snow accumulation.
No tornado threat is identified in the supplied five day outlook.
Fort Wayne Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 15 19 Sunday, Nov. 15: Partly sunny, high 47°F. North winds around 5 mph. Mostly cloudy Sunday night, low 30°F. Monday, Nov. 16: Mostly sunny, high 52°F. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Mostly clear Monday night, low 29°F. Tuesday, Nov. 17: Sunny, high 54°F. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Mostly clear Tuesday night, low 33°F. Wednesday, Nov. 18: Sunny and warmer, high 58°F. Partly cloudy Wednesday night, low 39°F. Thursday, Nov. 19: Mostly sunny, high 61°F. Partly cloudy Thursday night, low 44°F. Looking Ahead: Nov. 20 21 Friday brings mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 62 degrees.
Saturday looks even warmer, with mostly sunny conditions and highs approaching 68 degrees.
The extended trend suggests Fort Wayne could experience increasingly mild November weather following several freezing nights.
For now, residents should prepare for cold mornings and possible frost before temperatures rebound later this week.
How cold did it feel in your Fort Wayne neighborhood this morning? Are you ready for temperatures approaching 70 degrees next weekend? Share your observations below.