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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 8:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Harlan KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Light west wind.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 32. Light west wind.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Light southwest wind.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Light west wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32. Light west wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Harlan KY
 36.86°N 83.32°W (Elev. 1360 ft)
6:07 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
8pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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