Fort Wayne, IN – Indiana’s mild stretch won’t last long. After a warm midweek under bright skies, a cold front racing through Friday is expected to drop temperatures sharply and bring the first early signs of winter to northern parts of the state. Travelers planning Veterans Day weekend events should prepare for rain-soaked roads Friday afternoon and a brisk chill by Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, Wednesday will be mostly sunny and unseasonably warm, reaching near 65°F. Southwest winds may gust up to 35 mph, pushing ahead of a strong late-week system. Thursday remains mild, near 57°F, before clouds and moisture build into the region.
Rain chances jump to 90% by Friday afternoon, with steady showers and possible thunderstorms sweeping through Fort Wayne and surrounding counties. Highs near 62°F will tumble by evening as colder air surges in from the northwest. Lows Friday night will hover near 41°F, setting up a dramatic cool-down for the weekend.
Saturday turns partly sunny but cooler, near 52°F. A stronger chill follows late Saturday into Sunday, with models hinting at a possible rain-to-snow changeover. Any snow accumulation should stay light, but the first flakes of the season could appear across northern Indiana by early Sunday morning.
To be fair, this isn’t a winter storm yet—but it’s a clear signal that November’s transition has begun. With Veterans Day approaching next week and Thanksgiving travel not far behind, residents are urged to check updated forecasts and prep for the state’s first true taste of winter chill.
