Fort Wayne, Indiana – Get ready for a wintry mix as some light lake-effect snow showers are expected to sweep through parts of the region on Wednesday afternoon and evening, thanks to a change in wind direction over the next day.
The day will likely begin with mostly cloudy skies and maybe a stray flurry or two. As the hours go by, bands of lake-effect snow are predicted to form, primarily targeting areas like LaGrange, Steuben, Noble, and DeKalb counties. Occasionally, these snow bands might drift south and east into places like Fort Wayne, Paulding, or Van Wert, but it won’t be consistent.
The best chance for a light dusting or slippery spots on the roads will likely be after sunset through around midnight. Don’t worry too much, though—accumulations are expected to stay under an inch.
Thursday looks like a breather from the snow, with dry conditions and possibly even some sunshine. That’s because the wind is expected to shift again, giving the area a chance to break free from the persistent cloud cover, at least for a day.
Later in the week, a larger storm system will develop in the South and begin to move eastward from Thursday night into Friday. There’s a slight chance that northern Indiana and Ohio could see some snow as this system passes by, but most models suggest the storm will stay well to the south. If any snow does make it up here, it’s unlikely to exceed an inch or two by the weekend.
Looking ahead, next week seems to have more of a classic winter vibe, with seasonably cold temperatures and a few smaller snow systems, called clippers, making their way through. Each one could bring an inch or two of snow, so instead of one big storm, it’s likely the snow will gradually add up over several days. As these systems get closer, the forecast will become clearer, so stay tuned.
For now, keep your winter gear handy, drive cautiously when snow is falling, and enjoy the brief sunny break on Thursday. Winter is here, and it’s settling in one snowy day at a time!
