FORT WAYNE, IN – A thin white glaze covered lawns, rooftops, and car windshields across northern Indiana early Saturday, glittering faintly beneath the first hint of dawn. The coldest air of the season settled in overnight, sending temperatures plunging near 30°F and prompting a Freeze Warning across Allen County and surrounding areas until 9 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana warns residents to protect outdoor plants, wrap faucets, and avoid leaving sensitive crops exposed. Any lingering garden growth could see damage as morning lows bottom out near freezing before the sun takes over later today. Winds stay calm, and skies will gradually brighten, pushing highs to near 56°F by afternoon — a mild rebound after the coldest start since early spring.
Sunday continues the recovery with full sunshine and highs near 59°F, followed by a clear, calm Sunday night in the upper 30s. Monday brings another dry, bright day around 60°F — ideal for outdoor work, late leaf cleanup, or Halloween decorating.
The quiet pattern holds through Tuesday before clouds return midweek with slight rain chances. Models hint at another cool-down by Halloween weekend, though for now, northern Indiana enjoys several calm, sun-filled days following this sharp frost.
Keep frost covers handy — another cold snap isn’t far behind.
Five-Day Outlook for Fort Wayne, IN:
Sat: 56/35 – Freeze early; partly sunny and calm.
Sun: 59/36 – Bright, crisp, and comfortable.
Mon: 59/37 – Mostly sunny; light breeze.
Tue: 57/38 – Clouds increasing; slight chance of showers.
Wed: 56/37 – Partly sunny; cool and steady.
