Indiana — Cold air settles hard across northern Indiana this morning, frosting windshields and stiffening fingers within seconds. In Fort Wayne, temperatures sit near 24 degrees, with a light breeze pushing wind chills into the teens during the early commute.
Skies turn partly sunny today, helping temperatures climb toward the low 40s. According to the National Weather Service, southwest winds shift northwest this afternoon, with gusts near 20 mph at times. That wind limits melting and keeps the air feeling sharply wintery despite the sunshine.
Drivers should remain alert early and late. Any daytime melt can refreeze quickly after sunset, especially on bridges, overpasses, and rural stretches of I-69 and U.S. 30. This is prime flash-freeze season, when roads can glaze over with little warning.
Wednesday cools again. Highs stall near the low 30s under mostly cloudy skies, and another cold night follows with lows near 21. Thursday looks similar, with highs in the low 30s and clouds hanging tough across Allen and Whitley counties.
Conditions finally ease by Friday. Sunshine returns, and highs reach the mid-30s. Saturday continues the slow rebound, with highs near the upper 30s and calmer winds, offering a hint of relief heading toward Valentine’s Day weekend.
Rain chances increase late Saturday night into Sunday as milder air tries to push north. With temperatures hovering near freezing, a brief mix can’t be ruled out at times. Keep plans flexible if traveling.
Looking beyond the weekend, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across Indiana. Even with the Great Lakes still heavily iced, a broader thaw appears possible early next week.
Winter still bites now, but change is coming. Are roads slick where you are this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Today: Partly sunny, breezy, high near 41°
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, colder, high near 32°
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high near 33°
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 36°
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 38°
