Record-setting warmth is expected in northwest Indiana. Region News Team meteorologist Matt Wintz says the record high for October 12th is 85 according to records kept at the Porter County Regional Airport in Valparaiso, and the Region could break or tie that record. Another day with highs in the 80s is in the forecast for Tuesday October 13 2026. The National Weather Service Chicago says the record high temperature in Valparaiso was set in 2008, while in Chicago, the record high for today’s date is 84 also set in 2008.
Northwest Indiana is also approaching the normal first Fall freeze date for the Region. Here’s a link to the National Weather Service Chicago website for details — https://www.weather.gov/lot/firstfreeze .
