Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Fair

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.41 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 4:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Middlesboro-Bell County Airport KY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 32. Light west northwest wind.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of sprinkles between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Light south wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 32. Light west northwest wind.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A chance of sprinkles between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Light south wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Middlesboro-Bell County Airport KY
 36.6°N 83.76°W (Elev. 1299 ft)
4:11 am EST Jan 20, 2026
4am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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