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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 20 Jan 12:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Harlan KY

  • Overnight

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

    Low: 9 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming 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 25. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 9. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming 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 25. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Harlan KY
 36.86°N 83.32°W (Elev. 1360 ft)
11:32 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
12am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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