Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Harlan (KI35)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 83.36°WElev: 1551ft.

Mostly Cloudy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 6 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 3:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Lejunior KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am.  Low around 55. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Low around 55. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Lejunior KY
 36.89°N 83.12°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
2:51 am EST Feb 18, 2026
3am EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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