Indiana steps into the morning with a muted gray sky over Fort Wayne as the wind pulls at loose branches and the cold settles across neighborhoods. Pavement carries that faint pre-winter sheen—just slick enough to remind drivers of how quickly late-day melting can refreeze once temperatures drop again. Meteorologists now track two waves of December snow that could influence travel through the weekend, especially as colder air wraps into the region by Sunday.

Light snow returns Saturday, mainly after midday. The flakes may start slowly, but a few stronger bursts could develop along U.S. 30 and I-69, creating short-term visibility drops. Any accumulation stays light—around 1 to 2 inches—but to be fair, timing matters. Roads may turn slushy as temperatures hover near freezing, then turn slick as evening wind chills fall toward 10 below. Plan extra time if traveling late Saturday.

Sunday becomes sharply colder. Lingering clouds move across a brisk northwest wind, keeping the high near 19°F. Gusts push to 25 mph by afternoon, and that added bite signals a winter cold snap settling in for early next week. The fast warming-then-cooling cycle may trigger a flash-freeze risk, especially on shaded bridges, secondary roads, and parking lots. Keep coats, gloves, and emergency winter gear close if you’re driving.

Latest models hint at slightly milder conditions next week, but the winter pattern remains active. For now, watch for brief snow bursts Saturday, prepare for a colder Sunday, and stay ready for changing pavement conditions as early winter tightens its hold on northern Indiana.

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5-Day Outlook (Fort Wayne, IN)

• Today: Partly sunny, high 31°F
• Saturday: Snow mainly after 1 p.m., high 22°F; 1–2″ possible
• Sunday: Cold, high 19°F
• Monday: Mostly sunny, high 33°F
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 33°F