Fort Wayne, IN – A biting wind cuts through the pre-dawn stillness across northern Indiana this morning, carrying flurries that dance in the streetlights. The first full taste of December winter has arrived — light snow, plunging temperatures, and roads that could glaze over by tonight.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, light snow will continue through early evening, with accumulations near one inch or less possible. Drivers on I-69 and US-30 should use caution, as melting snow may refreeze under rapidly falling temperatures. Wind chills will sink to the single digits, and by Friday morning, some areas may flirt with zero degrees.
Meteorologists warn that flash-freeze conditions could develop late Thursday night into Friday morning as the arctic air deepens. Even brief exposure will feel bitter, and black ice is possible where moisture lingers. Those out early should bundle up and check tires, wipers, and washer fluid before travel.
High pressure returns Friday, bringing sun but little warmth. Weekend conditions stay mostly calm but cold, keeping that classic early-December crispness in the air.
Five-Day Outlook for Fort Wayne, IN:
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 22°F, brisk winds.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 26°F, low 16°F.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 29°F.
- Sunday: Chance of snow, high 27°F.
- Monday: Cold, partly sunny, high 24°F.
