Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bowling Green, Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (KBWG)

Lat: 36.96°NLon: 86.42°WElev: 548ft.

Fair

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 15 Jan 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Franklin KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered flurries after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 14 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Scattered
    Flurries

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, mainly after 3pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 8 to 15 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered flurries after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 14 mph.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 8 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain or freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Franklin KY
 36.68°N 86.63°W (Elev. 712 ft)
6:32 pm CST Jan 15, 2026
12am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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