Inclement Weather in the Northwest; Elevated Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

In the Pacific Northwest into northern California, areas of heavy rain for the coastal ranges and heavy snowfall over the higher elevations of the Cascades are expected into Friday. Dry and windy conditions may produce elevated fire weather conditions in the central and southern High Plains and the Upper Midwest. Windy conditions and scattered rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gary Regional Airport (KGYY)

Lat: 41.61°NLon: 87.41°WElev: 584ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Nov 2:50 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Merrillville IN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Cloudy then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers before 9am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 63 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. North northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 3am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Isolated showers before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain before 3am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Veterans Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Merrillville IN
 41.49°N 87.35°W
3:11 pm CST Nov 6, 2025
3pm CST Nov 6, 2025-6pm CST Nov 12, 2025
 
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