Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Harlan (KI35)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 83.36°WElev: 1551ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 15 Jan 1:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Harlan KY

Winter Weather Advisory January 15, 01:34am until January 15, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 15, 01:34am until January 15, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow showers before 7am, then a chance of flurries between 7am and 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Calm wind.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow showers before 7am, then a chance of flurries between 7am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
Harlan KY
 36.84°N 83.32°W (Elev. 1316 ft)
12:20 am EST Jan 15, 2026
1am EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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