Indiana — Exhaust hangs in the air and pavement crunches under boots this morning as northern Indiana wakes to a hard winter chill. Skies look calm, but conditions are already setting the stage for slippery travel and a colder turn ahead.
According to the National Weather Service, Fort Wayne sees a chance for light snow today, mainly during the morning and midday hours. Accumulation stays limited, but timing matters. Brief snow showers can coat untreated roads just as traffic peaks. Gusty winds up to 30 mph may reduce visibility at times, especially along I-69 and exposed rural routes.
Temperatures climb toward the mid-30s today before dropping sharply tonight. That swing raises a familiar January concern. Melted snow and damp pavement may refreeze quickly after sunset, creating slick spots on bridges, overpasses, and parking lots. Drivers should slow down and leave extra space.
Thursday offers a short break with sunshine and highs near the mid-20s. The relief does not last. Colder air presses in Friday, holding daytime temperatures near single digits. Overnight lows fall below zero, and even light wind will sharpen the cold. Outdoor exposure becomes uncomfortable quickly.
Snow chances return late Saturday night into Sunday. Current signals point to scattered snow showers, which could add travel issues as cold pavement allows snow to stick fast. Even minor snowfall can cause problems when temperatures stay this low.
Looking farther out, the 6–10 day outlook keeps much of Indiana below normal for late January. Storm systems remain active across the central U.S., suggesting more winter weather opportunities as the month winds down.
Five-Day Outlook for Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Today: Chance of snow, high near 36
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low near 17
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 25
- Friday: Very cold, high near 9
- Saturday: Cold with snow chances late, high near 9
