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 >

Current conditions at

Harlan (KI35)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 83.36°WElev: 1551ft.

Fair

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 20 Jan 3:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Harlan KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 9. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 9 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 30. Light west wind.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 17. Calm wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of sprinkles between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 9. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30. Light west wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 17. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A chance of sprinkles between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Harlan KY
 36.84°N 83.32°W (Elev. 1316 ft)
3:40 am EST Jan 20, 2026
3am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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