FORT WAYNE, Ind. – After a stretch of mild, windy days, northern Indiana braces for a sharp seasonal turn this weekend — a clear sign that fall is losing its grip. Wet leaves on the pavement, gusty winds, and dropping temperatures will greet early risers across Allen County as colder air barrels in from the northwest.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, a fast-moving system will bring widespread rain through Saturday night before colder air triggers a rain-to-snow mix Sunday. Forecasters expect highs in the upper 40s to low 50s early in the weekend, falling into the 30s by Monday. Light snow showers could develop late Sunday into Monday morning, marking the region’s first measurable flakes of the season.
Drivers along I-69, U.S. 30, and rural county routes should prepare for wet roads, gusty crosswinds up to 30 mph, and early slick spots where rain changes to snow. The Indiana Department of Transportation recommends delaying non-essential travel during heavier bursts and checking road cameras before heading out.
Wind chills may drop into the 20s by Monday morning, making Veterans Day ceremonies feel especially brisk. This “winter tease” signals the arrival of a much colder air mass expected to linger through next week.
For now, residents should plan for a damp weekend, charge devices before gusty periods, and use the early chill as a reminder to protect pipes, plants, and pets. After all, November’s first flakes rarely arrive quietly — and this weekend’s weather shift proves it.
Five-Day Forecast for Fort Wayne, IN:
Fri: 63/39 – Breezy and mild; rain likely midday.
Sat: 53/35 – Mostly cloudy; scattered rain developing late.
Sun: 42/25 – Rain changes to snow; breezy and colder.
Mon: 35/23 – Chance of snow showers; partly sunny and brisk.
Tue: 41/29 – Mostly sunny; continued chilly trend.
