Indiana – Gray skies hang low as light flakes drift across northern Indiana, brushing windshields and quiet streets. The cold feels immediate, sharp enough to sting ears and fingers within minutes.
Light lake-effect snow continues this morning across northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. According to the National Weather Service, these bands may create minor travel impacts, especially north of U.S. 30, where visibility briefly drops and roads turn slick.
Fort Wayne starts the day near 10 degrees, with wind chills hovering several degrees below zero. Snow remains scattered rather than steady, but even light accumulations matter. Pavement temperatures stay cold, allowing slush to refreeze quickly. Drivers on I-69 and surface streets should expect patchy slick spots, especially during early commutes.
Cold air remains the bigger story. Periods of subzero wind chills are expected to persist through the weekend. Afternoon temperatures struggle to climb into the teens today and Friday. Winds ease slightly at times, but the air stays biting and dry.
Friday brings quieter weather, though the cold deepens overnight. Lows dip near 5 degrees below zero, setting up another frigid start Saturday. Sunshine returns this weekend, but it offers little warmth. Highs remain stuck in the mid-teens Saturday and only reach near 20 on Sunday.
Meteorologists say this pattern reflects a broader Arctic push fueled by the Great Lakes, now heavily iced over. With less open water, cold air holds firm while lake-effect snow remains lighter but persistent.
Limit time outdoors, dress in layers, and keep emergency supplies in vehicles. Allow extra braking distance, even when snowfall appears minor.
Five Day Outlook for Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Today: Scattered flurries, cold, high near 17°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, colder, high near 13°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, very cold, high near 15°F
- Sunday: Sunny and cold, high near 20°F
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, chance of light snow, high near 25°F
