Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Partly Cloudy

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Jan 9:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Middlesboro-Bell County Airport KY

  • Today

    Today: A chance of flurries after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of flurries before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 4. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Light west wind.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. North wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Blustery.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 13. Blustery.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Blustery.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of flurries after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A chance of flurries before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 4. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Light west wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. North wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Blustery.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 13. Blustery.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Blustery.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Middlesboro-Bell County Airport KY
 36.65°N 83.82°W (Elev. 2795 ft)
9:31 am EST Jan 28, 2026
10am EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 3, 2026
 
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