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Current conditions at

Columbus / Bakalar (KBAK)

Lat: 39.27°NLon: 85.9°WElev: 656ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 17 Feb 5:45 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Hope IN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 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 67. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 67 °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 southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    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. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. 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 chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 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 49. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. 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 chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 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 49. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Hope IN
 39.3°N 85.71°W (Elev. 741 ft)
Last Update:
6:45 pm EST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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