Ogden Dunes, Indiana Weather
Ogden Dunes, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Ogden Dunes, Porter County.
Full aviation weather for Ogden Dunes is published on the Hobart Sky Ranch Airport (K3HO) page, 10 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Ogden Dunes have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Ogden Dunes: Gary/Chicago International Airport (KGYY) 18 km · Porter County Municipal Airport (KVPZ) 24 km · Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ) 30 km · Bult Field (KC56) 49 km · Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) 50 km
Conditions reported at K3HO describe the airfield itself. Weather 10 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Ogden Dunes specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Ogden Dunes, Indiana
Ogden Dunes rises from the shifting sands and whispering pines along the southern edge of a vast, inland sea. It lies 3.3 miles north-north-west of Portage, IN (from Portage, IN: bearing 346°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-north-east of Gary. Here, the land itself seems to breathe, the dunes like slumbering giants whose forms are perpetually reshaped by the persistent breath of the wind. Tall grasses, resilient and emerald, cling to their slopes, their feathery tops catching the sunlight in a dance that mirrors the ceaseless motion of the waves. The air carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles mingled with the briny tang of Lake Michigan, a refreshing perfume that speaks of wildness and open horizons. Even at midday, a certain stillness pervades, a quietude broken only by the cry of gulls and the distant rumble of the surf, suggesting a place that remembers ancient rhythms. This remarkable stretch of coastline owes its existence to the glacial forces that once sculpted this region, leaving behind a unique topography of towering sand hills and sheltered hollows. Ogden Dunes was established in the early 20th century, a vision of a secluded summer retreat and a testament to the allure of the lakefront. Its early days were marked by an ambitious spirit, drawing residents and visitors to its shores for leisure and respite. Though the grander hotels of its nascent period have long since faded, the spirit of a quiet, discerning community endures. The local economy, once more focused on the recreational appeal of its beaches and the burgeoning tourism, now sees many residents commuting to larger industrial centers, yet the enduring charm of Ogden Dunes remains, a subtle draw for those who appreciate its singular, sandy character and the boundless, blue expanse of the lake.
Live animated radar for Ogden Dunes and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Ogden Dunes, Porter County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 41.622815°N, 87.191702°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 46368 |
| Area Code | 260 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ogden Dunes, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ogden Dunes, Indiana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Ogden Dunes includes coordinates 41.622815°N, 87.191702°W, situated in Porter County. ZIP code 46368. Telephone area code: 260. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
