Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.96°NLon: 86.42°WElev: 548ft.

Fair

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1022.1 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Olmstead KY

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Olmstead KY
 36.74°N 86.99°W (Elev. 551 ft)
5:31 am CST Jan 19, 2026
5am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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