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

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Overcast

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Alpha KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as 8. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as 10. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 19. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as 8. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as 10. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 19. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Alpha KY
 36.79°N 85.03°W (Elev. 1056 ft)
5:31 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
9pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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