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 >

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.7 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 21 Jan 10:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Alpha KY

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 12:00am until January 26, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before midnight, then a chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before noon, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 9am, then a chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 29 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before midnight, then a chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Snow likely before noon, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 9am, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Alpha KY
 36.79°N 85.03°W (Elev. 1056 ft)
10:01 pm CST Jan 21, 2026
11pm CST Jan 21, 2026-6pm CST Jan 28, 2026
 
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