Indiana starts the day under gray skies and 34-degree air, but a sharp shift is already building behind today’s warmth. Damp pavement and melting frost could set the stage for slick spots once colder air returns this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, sunshine breaks out today with highs surging to 57 degrees. Southwest winds will gust up to 30 mph, adding a brisk edge despite the mild feel. It’s a classic late-winter spring tease.
Saturday stays partly sunny with a high near 47. By late evening, clouds thicken and a 50% chance of snow develops before 1 a.m. Temperatures fall to around 23 degrees as light snow moves in. Even minor accumulation could coat untreated roads.
Drivers along I-69, US-30, and downtown Fort Wayne streets should watch for slushy stretches by early Sunday. Conditions may change quickly after sunset as readings drop below freezing. This is prime flash-freeze season. Snowmelt during the day can refreeze overnight, creating black ice on bridges and ramps.
Sunday turns mostly sunny but colder, with highs near 35. Another slight chance of snow arrives Sunday night into Monday. Highs Monday reach only 36 degrees before moderating.
Tuesday shifts the pattern again, with rain likely after 1 p.m. and highs near 42. Wet roads will replace icy ones as March approaches. By midweek, highs climb into the 50s, and longer-range trends favor above-normal temperatures heading into next weekend. Spring warmth is building across the Midwest.
Plan extra time if traveling late Saturday into Sunday morning. Are you seeing slick spots in your neighborhood?
Five Day Outlook for Fort Wayne, Indiana:
Today: Sunny, high 57. Gusts to 30 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 47.
Saturday Night: Chance of snow before 1 a.m., low 23.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 35.
Monday: Slight chance of snow, high 36.
