Indiana wakes to a harsh winter punch this morning as Arctic air settles over northern counties. Snow skims across open fields, wind cuts through layers, and exposed skin stings within minutes.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, Fort Wayne temperatures hover near 4°F, with wind chills between –5° and –15°F early today. Gusty southwest winds are kicking up patchy blowing snow, especially in rural areas. While snowfall amounts stay light, drifting snow can briefly reduce visibility and cover icy patches.
Travel impacts are already a concern. Blowing snow and black ice may affect untreated roads, bridges, and ramps. Drivers along I-69, US-30, and State Road 3 should slow down, keep headlights on, and allow extra stopping distance. Morning travel carries the highest risk as winds remain gusty.
Conditions improve slightly by afternoon as winds ease. Sunshine helps temperatures climb toward the low 20s, though the cold remains sharp. Tonight stays frigid, with lows near 13°F, allowing refreezing on any melted surfaces.
A noticeable shift arrives Tuesday and Wednesday. Sunshine dominates Tuesday, pushing highs into the mid-30s, followed by upper 30s Wednesday. The warm-up feels welcome but signals a developing winter transition pattern.
Meteorologists are watching a system for Wednesday night into Thursday. Rain becomes likely Thursday, with highs near 49°F. As colder air returns Thursday night, a rain-to-snow changeover is possible. Even light snow after rain could quickly turn roads slick, raising renewed flash-freeze concerns.
Looking toward the extended weekend, colder air settles back in. Highs dip into the upper 20s to low 40s, keeping winter firmly in control as December travel ramps up.
5-Day Outlook for Fort Wayne, IN
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 34°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 38°F
- Thursday: Rain likely, high near 49°F
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 29°F
- Saturday: Chance of rain, high near 43°F
