Fort Wayne, IN– Drivers across northern Indiana should prepare for potentially slippery roads and reduced visibility Saturday as a swath of snow pushes into the region during peak Thanksgiving weekend travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, snow is expected to develop Saturday afternoon and continue into the night. While exact totals are uncertain, areas from South Bend to Fort Wayne and into northwestern Ohio could see 1 to 4 inches, with localized accumulations exceeding 4 inches—particularly near the Indiana-Michigan border, where probabilities of heavier snow reach 50-60%.
Road conditions may deteriorate quickly on untreated surfaces. Temperatures near freezing could lead to rain mixing in, especially in southern areas, limiting snow totals but still producing slick travel conditions. Areas like Toledo and Lima, Ohio, fall into the 30-40% probability zone for 4 inches or more.
Drivers returning from Thanksgiving gatherings should plan ahead. Visibility could be reduced during heavier bursts, and minor roadway delays are possible into Saturday night.
Warmer air moving north could cut down on snow accumulation, but a final call remains uncertain. Additional advisories may be issued Friday as models update.
