Fort Wayne, IN – Low clouds hang thick over the Maumee River this morning, carrying the damp chill of late October as light rain drizzles across the city. Wind gusts rattle the last of the fall leaves, hinting at the colder air waiting to settle in by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, scattered showers will linger through this morning before tapering by midday. Winds up to 25 mph from the north may make driving tricky on open stretches of I-69 and Route 30, especially for lighter vehicles. Highs will hover near 55°F, dropping into the upper 30s by Friday morning.
Friday brings partly sunny skies with a crisp, steady breeze and highs near 56°F — a brief pause before another cool-down. By Saturday morning, lows dip into the mid-30s, cold enough for patchy frost in rural areas and low valleys. The weekend stays mostly dry, with highs in the low 50s and bright, steady sunshine by Sunday.
Looking ahead, meteorologists are tracking a developing early-November cold pattern that could introduce Indiana’s first snow chances between November 10 and 20. Current models suggest a stronger system pulling colder Canadian air into the Great Lakes, possibly setting up a brief rain-to-snow changeover mid-month.
Residents should use this weekend’s dry stretch to finish outdoor work, seal windows, and prep cold-weather gear. After all — winter’s early hints are already taking shape over northern Indiana.
