Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 10:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Frakes KY

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely.  Low around 55. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 55. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Frakes KY
 36.66°N 83.95°W (Elev. 1706 ft)
10:42 am EST Feb 18, 2026
10am EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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