SOUTH BEND, Ind. – A brief window of light rain or sprinkles could brush parts of northern Indiana and southern Michigan tonight before a much warmer, drier stretch settles in through early next week. Cooler air in the upper 60s and low 70s Friday will give way to mid-70s highs by Monday and Tuesday, making for one of the mildest fall weekends yet.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, rain chances remain modest—around 20 to 35 percent—mainly north of U.S. 6, where a weak disturbance may trigger spotty showers late this afternoon into tonight. Skies will gradually clear after midnight, with lows between 44 and 50 degrees, several degrees warmer than recent nights.
High pressure building in from the Plains will usher in dry, sunny conditions Saturday through Tuesday. Temperatures will climb steadily, with highs near 70 by Sunday and mid-70s early next week. The stretch of mild, dry weather should favor outdoor plans and harvest work, though forecasters advise keeping leaves and brush piles clear as relative humidity drops.
Motorists traveling along I-69 and I-80/90 tonight should expect brief wet pavement in northern counties, but no widespread travel disruptions. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the warm spell to prepare homes and vehicles for colder conditions expected later in October.
