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Indiana Weather Alert: Fort Wayne, IN Freeze Saturday, Nov 11-15
INDIANA — Damp pavement, scattered showers and a sharp November temperature drop are setting up a colder weekend across Fort Wayne. Temperatures could fall from 59 degrees Wednesday to just 28 degrees
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-11-11T10:54:45.373Z
INDIANA — Damp pavement, scattered showers and a sharp November temperature drop are setting up a colder weekend across Fort Wayne. Temperatures could fall from 59 degrees Wednesday to just 28 degrees by Saturday morning, bringing freezing conditions to northeastern Indiana.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, rain chances will increase Wednesday evening before colder air settles across the region.
The Weather Prediction Center reports that an unusually strong surge of polar air will spread across the central and eastern United States late this week.
Wednesday Warmth Gives Way to Showers Fort Wayne could reach 59 degrees Wednesday, with mostly cloudy skies dominating much of the afternoon.
Patchy fog was possible earlier in the morning, followed by a 30% chance of showers mainly after 4 p.m.
Rain chances increase to 60% Wednesday evening, with showers likely before 1 a.m.
Drivers traveling I 69, I 469 and US 30 should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility during periods of rain.
Temperatures fall toward 40 degrees by Thursday morning.
Thursday Brings Gusty Winds and Colder Air Thursday's high reaches approximately 47 degrees, about 12 degrees colder than Wednesday.
A 30% chance of showers continues, mainly after 3 p.m.
North winds of 5 10 mph could gust to 20 mph, adding a brisk November chill.
Temperatures fall toward 31 degrees by Friday morning, bringing Fort Wayne close to freezing.
Friday Through Sunday: Temperatures Fall Into the 20s Friday brings mostly sunny skies, but afternoon temperatures struggle to reach 43 degrees.
The colder air becomes more noticeable by Saturday morning, when temperatures could fall to 28 degrees.
Saturday afternoon rebounds to 45 degrees with sunny skies.
Sunday remains mostly sunny, with highs near 47 degrees following Saturday evening lows around 29 degrees.
These temperatures could damage sensitive plants and threaten exposed outdoor plumbing.
Residents should disconnect garden hoses, protect vulnerable vegetation and secure loose outdoor decorations.
Although freezing temperatures could create isolated slick spots where moisture remains, accumulating snow is not currently forecast for Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 11 15 Wednesday, Nov. 11: High 59°. Mostly cloudy, afternoon showers possible, 30% chance. Evening rain chance 60%. Low 40°. Thursday, Nov. 12: High 47°. Scattered showers, 30% chance. Wind gusts to 20 mph. Low 31°. Friday, Nov. 13: High 43°. Mostly sunny. Low 28°. Saturday, Nov. 14: High 45°. Sunny. Low 29°. Sunday, Nov. 15: High 47°. Mostly sunny. Low 29°. Looking ahead, Monday reaches approximately 48 degrees, while Tuesday could climb to 50 degrees.
For now, Fort Wayne residents should prepare for a wet midweek transition followed by several freezing mornings.
Are you ready for temperatures in the 20s, or are you hoping Fort Wayne gets another stretch of warmer November weather before Thanksgiving?