Indiana — The quiet, sunny skies over northern Indiana this morning are deceptively calm, hiding a dramatic shift just days ahead. By Monday night, clouds will thicken, rain will spread across the region, and travelers will begin feeling the first touch of early winter weather before Thanksgiving.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, today’s mild sunshine gives way to increasing clouds and a light south breeze. Highs will reach the mid-40s Saturday and climb into the 50s Sunday, setting up a brief warm spell before a strong front brings widespread rainfall Monday night into Tuesday. Some areas could see moderate rainfall during the Monday evening commute, reducing visibility on I-69, I-469, and U.S. 30.
Behind the rain, colder air will move in Tuesday night into Wednesday, bringing highs back into the 40s and even a slight chance for flurries before Thanksgiving. While no major snow is expected in Fort Wayne yet, models hint at a colder trend continuing through the holiday weekend — with temperatures well below normal across much of the Midwest.
This early taste of winter could impact holiday travel across the Great Lakes, with potential snow systems developing between November 25 and December 3.
Five-Day Outlook (Fort Wayne, IN):
- Today: Sunny, high 47°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 52°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 53°F; rain late.
- Tuesday: Rain likely, high 58°F.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, chance of flurries, high 46°F.
