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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

Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport (KBYL)

Lat: 36.8°NLon: 84.2°WElev: 1165ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 2:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Williamsburg KY

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 26 °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 17. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow and freezing rain. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain likely before 1pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 30 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Light northwest 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 17. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow and freezing rain. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain likely before 1pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Williamsburg KY
 36.72°N 84.17°W (Elev. 1385 ft)
Last Update:
2:31 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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