A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Valparaiso Porter County Municipal Airport (KVPZ)

Lat: 41.45° N Lon: 87° W Elev: 768 ft.

Fair

38°F

3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 8 Jan 5:56 am CST
Detailed forecast for

Porter County

Today
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain early in the afternoon. Rain late. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Tonight
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. South winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning. Breezy with highs in the lower 50s. Temperature falling into the lower 40s in the afternoon. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow in the morning. Rain likely. Snow likely in the afternoon. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows in the lower 20s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow, mainly in the morning. Highs around 30. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Monday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 30s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.



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329 AM CST Thu Jan 8 2026
 
 

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