FORT WAYNE, IN – Indiana residents could experience a warmer-than-normal winter in 2026-27, but that does not mean snowstorms and bitter cold are off the table. A new seasonal outlook released Friday points toward above-normal temperatures across northern Indiana, with uncertainty surrounding how much rain and snow the region will receive.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, the December 2026 through February 2027 outlook favors warmer-than-average conditions as El Niño develops and strengthens across the Pacific Ocean.
The latest forecast gives Fort Wayne a 52% probability of above-normal temperatures, compared with a 15% probability of below-normal temperatures. South Bend faces similar odds, with a 53% chance of above-normal temperatures and a 14% chance of below-normal conditions…