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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Somerset, Somerset-Pulaski County - J.T. Wilson Field Airport (KSME)

Lat: 37.05°NLon: 84.62°WElev: 928ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NW 7 G 13 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 30 Dec 9:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Parkers Lake KY

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 33. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light west southwest wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Light west southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 33. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light west southwest wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Light west southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Parkers Lake KY
 36.85°N 84.55°W (Elev. 974 ft)
Last Update:
9:26 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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