National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 3:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Frakes KY

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 39. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow and freezing rain. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, snow, and freezing rain before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 35 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 39. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow and freezing rain. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain, snow, and freezing rain before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Frakes KY
 36.66°N 83.95°W (Elev. 1706 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation