Fort Wayne, IN – A blast of chilly autumn air will settle over Northern Indiana midweek, bringing the first widespread frost threat of the season. According to the US National Weather Service Northern Indiana, temperatures are expected to dip into the mid to upper 30s tonight and again Thursday night, with areas of frost likely both nights.
The agency’s early morning forecast issued Wednesday, October 8, calls for daytime highs around 60–67°F before rapidly cooling after sunset. Overnight lows will range from 33–39°F tonight and 34–37°F Thursday night, with frost advisories possible for rural and low-lying areas.
Communities including Fort Wayne, Goshen, La Porte, South Bend, and Defiance are expected to experience the coldest readings, with temperatures flirting with the freezing mark by early morning. The Weather Service advises residents to protect sensitive plants, outdoor pets, and unprotected plumbing as the chill settles in.
Daytime highs should rebound slightly into the low 60s by Thursday afternoon, but another night of frost is forecast before temperatures moderate heading into the weekend.
