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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 5:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Middlesborough KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Middlesborough KY
 36.66°N 83.73°W (Elev. 1837 ft)
5:11 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
5pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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