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.

Mostly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 19 Jan 5:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Alpha KY

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 10. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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 34. Wind chill values as low as 10. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °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
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 10. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 10. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Alpha KY
 36.79°N 85.03°W (Elev. 1056 ft)
4:41 am CST Jan 19, 2026
5am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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