Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Overcast

23°F

-5°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	NW 10 mph
Barometer	30.29 in (1026.7 mb)
Dewpoint	16°F (-9°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Wind Chill	13°F (-11°C)
Last update	30 Dec 7:56 am EST

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles W Stearns KY

Today
High: 34 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then Sunny
Tonight
Low: 21 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 46 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Rain
Friday Night
Low: 39 °F
Chance Rain
Saturday
High: 50 °F
Slight Chance
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. West northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 6 mph.

New Year's Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.