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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1026.1 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 27 Nov 11:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Alpha KY

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 40. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. Calm wind.

    Low: 19 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Thanksgiving Day
Sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 40. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alpha KY
 36.77°N 85.01°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
11:36 am EST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Nov 27, 2025-6pm EST Dec 3, 2025
 
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