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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

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NW 14 mph
Barometer 30.31 in (1027.4 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Wayne County Airport KY

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 32. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °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 32. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wayne County Airport KY
 36.85°N 84.86°W (Elev. 963 ft)
Last Update:
6:12 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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