Indiana starts the day under a blanket of low, gray clouds, with cool air drifting softly over wet pavement and quiet neighborhoods. The scene feels calm for now, but shifting weather patterns are already lining up as Thanksgiving travel ramps up across the region. Drivers planning long routes should keep a close eye on developing rain and temperature swings heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, northern Indiana stays cloudy today with highs near 50. Winds remain light, helping conditions stay steady and manageable for local commuters. The bigger change arrives Friday as a band of rain begins forming west of Fort Wayne. That moisture should move into the area after midday, bringing a 30% chance of rain and creating slick roads at the start of the early-holiday travel push. Residents running errands should expect slower travel between late afternoon and early evening.
Saturday brings a noticeable shift. Sunshine returns, but cooler air drops highs to the upper 40s, creating a brisk feel across open fields and shaded streets. While no snow is expected locally, broader national models continue to hint at a winter pattern shift next week. Forecasters are watching a strong dip in the jet stream that may deliver heavy snow—3 to 15 inches—somewhere across the northern or central U.S. between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3. That trend raises the familiar question many travelers ask each year: Could Thanksgiving bring a few flakes? For now, Fort Wayne stays mild, but colder air from this system could reach the Midwest by mid-week.
Five-Day Outlook for Fort Wayne, IN
Today: Cloudy, high 50.
Tonight: Cloudy, low 44.
Friday: Rain chance after 1 p.m.; high 54.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 47.
Sunday: Sunny, high 55.
Monday: Slight rain chance; high 54.
