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Current conditions at

Columbus / Bakalar (KBAK)

Lat: 39.27°NLon: 85.9°WElev: 656ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 14 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 17 Feb 2:45 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Columbus IN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbus IN
 39.2°N 85.92°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
3:15 pm EST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 23, 2026
 
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