Indiana drivers step into a damp, gray start this morning as drizzle dots windshields and cold air lingers just above freezing. Pavement shines under headlights, and the setup hints at a slippery transition before winter fully settles in across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, a brief period of freezing rain is possible late tonight across northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. Confidence in widespread impacts remains low, but temperatures hovering near freezing mean even light icing could affect untreated roads, bridges, and sidewalks, especially north and east of Fort Wayne.
Light rain continues today with patchy fog at times, keeping visibility reduced during early travel. Conditions improve briefly Saturday as clouds linger but precipitation tapers. That lull offers the best window for smoother holiday travel on I-69, I-469, and US-30.
Changes accelerate Saturday night into Sunday. Rain becomes widespread, then continues through much of Sunday with steady coverage. Roads will stay wet, and traffic may slow during peak travel hours. Plan extra time if heading out Sunday afternoon or evening.
Colder air follows quickly Sunday night. Rain may mix with or change to snow as temperatures drop into the upper 20s. While heavy accumulation is not signaled, light snow and gusty winds could reduce visibility and create slick spots, especially by early Monday.
Monday stays wintry. Snow showers remain possible, and breezy conditions add a sharp edge to the cold. Any melting during the day could refreeze after sunset, increasing black ice risk for early commuters.
Looking toward New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, colder air remains in place across northern Indiana. Current signals suggest a quiet but cold end to 2025, keeping winter travel awareness high as 2026 begins.
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Five Day Outlook for Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Today: Rain and patchy fog, high near 51
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 44
• Sunday: Rain, high near 61
• Monday: Rain changing to snow, breezy, high near 34
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, colder, high near 28
