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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

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 30 Dec 10:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Walker KY

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of sprinkles before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of sprinkles before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Walker KY
 36.86°N 83.68°W (Elev. 1509 ft)
Last Update:
9:26 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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