Tri-Lakes, Indiana Weather
Tri-Lakes, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Tri-Lakes, Whitley County.
Full aviation weather for Tri-Lakes is published on the Smith Field (KSMD) page, 27 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 Tri-Lakes 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 Tri-Lakes: Kendallville Municipal Airport (KC62) 29 km · De Kalb County Airport (KGWB) 32 km · Warsaw Municipal Airport (KASW) 33 km · Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH) 43 km · Nappanee Municipal Airport (KC03) 47 km
Conditions reported at KSMD describe the airfield itself. Weather 27 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Tri-Lakes specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Tri-Lakes.
About Tri-Lakes, Indiana
Tri-Lakes rests as a quiet constellation of waters and fields in Whitley County. It lies 10.0 miles north-north-east of Whitley, IN (from Whitley, IN: bearing 24°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north-north-east of Columbia City. The land here is a gently rolling expanse, where broad agricultural fields, painted in the vibrant greens of summer or the muted golds of harvest, give way to the shimmering surfaces of the lakes themselves. These bodies of water, the namesake of Tri-Lakes, are not vast oceans but intimate, accessible pools, their shores often fringed with the verdant whisper of reeds and the sturdy presence of oak and maple trees. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a cool, damp breath, hinting at the proximity of water and fertile soil, a constant reminder of the natural forces that shape this place. The character of Tri-Lakes is one of quiet persistence, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life and the land holds a steady, unassuming beauty. The history of Tri-Lakes is deeply entwined with its watery heart, a story of communities that grew up around the promise of agriculture and the simple pleasures of the lakes. For generations, this region has been a breadbasket, its rich soil yielding bountiful harvests of corn and soybeans, a tradition that continues to anchor the local economy. Fishing and boating have always been more than just pastimes here; they are woven into the fabric of daily life, providing a gentle leisure that contrasts with the hard work of the fields. While no grand industrial complexes scar the landscape, the hum of agricultural machinery and the quiet splash of oars on water are the defining sounds of Tri-Lakes' economic pulse. The distinctive character of Tri-Lakes lies not in grand pronouncements but in these enduring connections to the land and its waters, a testament to a way of life that values continuity and the quiet strength of the natural world.
Live animated radar for Tri-Lakes and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Tri-Lakes, Whitley County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 41.24588°N, 85.441924°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 46725 |
| Area Code | 574 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Tri-Lakes, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Tri-Lakes, 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 Tri-Lakes includes coordinates 41.245880°N, 85.441924°W, situated in Whitley County. ZIP code 46725. Telephone area code: 574. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
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.
