Indiana – Cold air settles hard across northern Indiana this morning, biting exposed skin and stiffening hands within seconds. Frost coats windshields, and shaded pavement feels brittle under early traffic. The day begins firmly in winter mode.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, temperatures hover near 21 degrees early with wind chills in the teens. Skies stay partly sunny today, but southwest winds increase, gusting up to 35 mph at times. Drivers along I-69, US-30, and I-469 should stay alert for crosswinds, especially in open stretches.
By afternoon, highs climb into the low 40s. The sun helps, but the breeze keeps it feeling colder. Tonight turns quieter, though temperatures drop back into the low 20s. Any moisture left on roads could refreeze, setting up slick spots for early Sunday travel.
Sunday offers a calmer winter day. Sunshine dominates, and highs reach near 30. Roads improve through the afternoon, though cold ground temperatures limit melting. Morning drivers should still watch bridges and overpasses for lingering ice.
Changes arrive Monday night. Clouds thicken, and a chance of rain develops as temperatures rise toward the low 40s. While snow is not expected, wet roads combined with colder air later could create patchy slick conditions into early Tuesday.
This pattern reflects a classic winter transition. Cold mornings followed by milder afternoons raise flash-freeze risks later in the week if rain falls before temperatures dip again. Meteorologists are watching broader Midwest trends closely as Christmas approaches.
Looking ahead to Christmas travel, northern Indiana trends milder but unsettled. Rain chances increase midweek, which may impact visibility and stopping distance. Travelers should plan extra time and remain weather-aware.
Heading out early or planning holiday travel? Tell us what road conditions look like where you are.
Five Day Outlook for Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Today: Partly sunny, windy, high near 42
• Sunday: Sunny and cold, high near 30
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 41
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 48
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, slight rain chance, high near 53
