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

Harlan (KI35)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 83.36°WElev: 1551ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Kenvir KY

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am.  Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of sprinkles before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °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 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of sprinkles before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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 47.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Kenvir KY
 36.87°N 83.15°W (Elev. 2244 ft)
6:12 am EST Dec 30, 2025
9am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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