Indiana starts the morning under a hard winter grip as wind pushes loose snow across open roads and fields. Visibility drops in quick bursts, and the cold cuts through gloves faster than expected.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for northern Indiana through late morning. A Special Weather Statement also highlights areas of blowing and drifting snow today. According to the National Weather Service, strong southwesterly winds gusting between 25 and 35 mph will combine with recent snowfall to create hazardous travel and sudden visibility changes.
Early temperatures in Fort Wayne sit near 2 degrees, with wind chills plunging to nearly 20 below zero. Snow is mostly light, but the wind does the damage. Rural roads, north–south routes, and exposed stretches of I-69 are especially vulnerable to drifting. Drivers may encounter clear pavement one moment and near-whiteout conditions the next.
Through the afternoon, skies remain mostly cloudy as winds slowly ease. Highs reach the mid-teens, though it will feel colder all day. Any melting is brief and limited. By evening, temperatures drop again, and refreezing accelerates, creating slick spots on untreated roads and bridges.
Tonight stays cold with lows near 3 below. Wind chills dip back toward 15 below zero. Frostbite risk remains elevated for anyone outdoors too long without proper protection.
Wednesday brings sunshine but little warmth. Highs struggle to reach the low teens. Thursday and Friday stay dry and cold, with highs in the mid-teens and single-digit lows at night. Winter remains firmly in control heading into the weekend, though gradual moderation appears possible by Sunday.
Looking farther ahead, 6–10 day outlooks suggest below-normal precipitation across the region. Cold air lingers across the Midwest while warmer-than-normal temperatures build farther southeast into early February.
Limit unnecessary travel today, keep headlights on in blowing snow, and dress for dangerous wind chills. Are roads drifting where you’re driving this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Today: Blowing snow, high near 17
• Wednesday: Sunny and cold, high near 12
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 14
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 9
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 15
